1966 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1959 Willys-Overland Rural
To start off, 1966 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Willys-Overland Rural would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Willys-Overland Rural is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lancia Flaminia (98 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Willys-Overland Rural weights approximately 90 kg more than 1966 Lancia Flaminia.
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, 1959 Willys-Overland Rural (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Willys-Overland Rural will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Lancia Flaminia | 1959 Willys-Overland Rural | |
Make | Lancia | Willys-Overland |
Model | Flaminia | Rural |
Year Released | 1966 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2456 cc | 2638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2660 mm |