1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1964 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1966 Ford Falcon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Falcon (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1964 Lancia Flaminia. (98 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1964 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 321 kg more than 1966 Ford Falcon.
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 Ford Falcon (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Falcon | 1964 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Falcon | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1966 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.7 mm | 81.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 42 L |