1966 Lancia Flavia vs. 1988 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1988 Ford Meteor is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lancia Flavia (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Meteor.
Because 1966 Lancia Flavia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Lancia Flavia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Ford Meteor, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Ford Meteor (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lancia Flavia. 1988 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 1966 Lancia Flavia has manual transmission. 1966 Lancia Flavia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Lancia Flavia | 1988 Ford Meteor | |
| Make | Lancia | Ford |
| Model | Flavia | Meteor |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
