1965 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1987 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1987 Toyota Cressida is newer by 22 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 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Cressida (129 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 230 kg more than 1987 Toyota Cressida.
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 (186 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Cressida. (149 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1965 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Lancia Flaminia | 1987 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Flaminia | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 70 L |
