1967 Jaguar 240 vs. 1962 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1967 Jaguar 240 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 2,482 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Jaguar 240 (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1962 Lancia Flavia. 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, 1967 Jaguar 240 (203 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Jaguar 240 | 1962 Lancia Flavia | |
Make | Jaguar | Lancia |
Model | 240 | Flavia |
Year Released | 1967 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2482 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |