1968 Ford Zephyr vs. 1966 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1968 Ford Zephyr is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Zephyr (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1966 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1966 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 64 kg more than 1966 Lancia Flavia. 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, 1968 Ford Zephyr (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Zephyr | 1966 Lancia Flavia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Zephyr | Flavia |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |
