1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast vs. 1966 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, both 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast 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 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. (148 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast weights approximately 120 kg more than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. 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 Ferrari 500 Superfast (475 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast | 1966 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
| Model | 500 Superfast | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4963 cc | 2775 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 38 L |
