1967 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 1978 Mazda 626 is newer by 11 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 (138 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 626. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 350 kg more than 1978 Mazda 626. 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 Lancia Flaminia (221 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 626. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 626. 1978 Mazda 626 has automatic transmission and 1967 Lancia Flaminia has manual transmission. 1967 Lancia Flaminia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Mazda 626 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Lancia Flaminia | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Lancia | Mazda |
Model | Flaminia | 626 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2775 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2520 mm |