1965 Lancia Flaminia vs. 2005 Morgan 4
To start off, 2005 Morgan 4 is newer by 40 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 2,773 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lancia Flaminia (138 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 640 kg more than 2005 Morgan 4. 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 (221 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 4. (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Lancia Flaminia | 2005 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Lancia | Morgan |
| Model | Flaminia | 4 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2773 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 50 L |
