1966 Ford 12 M vs. 1969 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1969 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 2,773 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lancia Flaminia (138 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 625 kg more than 1966 Ford 12 M. 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, 1969 Lancia Flaminia (221 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford 12 M. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford 12 M | 1969 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | 12 M | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1966 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1699 cc | 2773 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 74 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 56 L |