1969 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1961 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1969 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 7,029 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Thunderbird (355 HP) has 255 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Flaminia.
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 Thunderbird (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. 1969 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1961 Lancia Flaminia has manual transmission. 1961 Lancia Flaminia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Thunderbird | 1961 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Thunderbird | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1969 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7029 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 42 L |