1967 Lancia Flaminia vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 44 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1967 Lancia Flaminia. (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1967 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 284 kg more than 1967 Lancia Flaminia. 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, 2011 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Lancia Flaminia. (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Lancia Flaminia. 2011 Ford Falcon 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. 2011 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Lancia Flaminia | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Lancia | Ford |
| Model | Flaminia | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2775 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4955 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 68 L |
