1965 Lancia Flaminia vs. 2010 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2010 Ford Explorer is newer by 45 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 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Explorer (207 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 448 kg more than 2010 Ford Explorer.
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, 2010 Ford Explorer (254 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. 2010 Ford Explorer 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. 2010 Ford Explorer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Lancia Flaminia | 2010 Ford Explorer | |
Make | Lancia | Ford |
Model | Flaminia | Explorer |
Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2774 cc | 4009 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 254 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 4.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 85 L |