1966 Jaguar 420G vs. 1964 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1966 Jaguar 420G 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 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Jaguar 420G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Jaguar 420G (255 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1964 Lancia Flaminia. (138 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar 420G should accelerate faster than 1964 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar 420G weights approximately 473 kg more than 1964 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 Jaguar 420G (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Lancia Flaminia. (203 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 Jaguar 420G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Jaguar 420G | 1964 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lancia |
| Model | 420G | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4235 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 69.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1778 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 42 L |
