1969 Ford Mustang vs. 1969 Lancia Flavia
To start off, both 1969 Ford Mustang and 1969 Lancia Flavia were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lancia Flavia (142 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1969 Ford Mustang. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Mustang weights approximately 226 kg more than 1969 Lancia Flavia.
Because 1969 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 Lancia Flavia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mustang (257 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lancia Flavia. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Mustang | 1969 Lancia Flavia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Mustang | Flavia |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 193 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1370 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2650 mm |