1967 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,775 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Lancia Flaminia (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250. (130 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 Lancia Flaminia (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250. (195 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Lancia Flaminia | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
| Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Flaminia | 250 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2775 cc | 2523 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 65 L |
