1970 Ford Corsair vs. 1965 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1970 Ford Corsair is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,774 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lancia Flaminia (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 535 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, 1965 Lancia Flaminia (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1965 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 | 1965 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Corsair | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2774 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2530 mm |
