1968 Ford Zephyr vs. 1959 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1968 Ford Zephyr is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Lancia Flaminia (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 186 kg more than 1968 Ford Zephyr. 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, 1959 Lancia Flaminia (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1959 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Zephyr | 1959 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Zephyr | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 42 L |