1968 Ford Escort vs. 1960 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Lancia Flaminia (100 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (75 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 608 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort. 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, 1960 Lancia Flaminia (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1960 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1960 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Escort | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1968 | 1960 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 101 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1438 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 42 L |