1968 Ford GT 40 vs. 1963 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1968 Ford GT 40 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 4,948 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford GT 40 (424 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (148 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 460 kg more than 1968 Ford GT 40.
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, 1968 Ford GT 40 (637 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 412 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford GT 40 | 1963 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | GT 40 | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4948 cc | 2775 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 424 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2530 mm |
