1966 Austin A 60 vs. 1966 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, both 1966 Austin A 60 and 1966 Lancia Flaminia were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,775 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lancia Flaminia (148 HP) has 88 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 300 kg more than 1966 Austin A 60. 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, 1966 Lancia Flaminia (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 60. (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Austin A 60 | 1966 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Austin | Lancia |
Model | A 60 | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 2775 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 123 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 81.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 38 L |