1969 Ford Capri vs. 1962 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 185 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri.
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, 1969 Ford Capri (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Capri | 1962 Lancia Flavia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Capri | Flavia |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 55 L |
