1965 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1986 Ford Capri
To start off, 1986 Ford Capri is newer by 21 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 76 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 410 kg more than 1986 Ford Capri. 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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1965 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri. 1986 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1965 Lancia Flaminia has manual transmission. 1965 Lancia Flaminia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Lancia Flaminia | 1986 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Lancia | Ford |
| Model | Flaminia | Capri |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2774 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 58 L |
