1970 Ford Corsair vs. 1956 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1970 Ford Corsair is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Lancia Flaminia (119 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 325 kg more than 1970 Ford Corsair. 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, 1956 Lancia Flaminia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1956 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Corsair | 1956 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Corsair | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1970 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2780 mm |