1965 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1975 Opel Ascona is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,774 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lancia Flaminia (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1975 Opel Ascona. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 418 kg more than 1975 Opel Ascona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Lancia Flaminia (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Ascona. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1965 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Lancia Flaminia | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Lancia | Opel |
Model | Flaminia | Ascona |
Year Released | 1965 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2774 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 50 L |