1965 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1988 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1988 Mercury Cougar is newer by 23 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 3,798 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 200 kg more than 1965 Lancia Flaminia.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Lancia Flaminia | 1988 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Lancia | Mercury |
Model | Flaminia | Cougar |
Year Released | 1965 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2774 cc | 3798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1860 mm |