1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1965 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina 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 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lancia Flaminia (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (44 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 580 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina. 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 (186 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (73 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1965 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 1965 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Cortina | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2960 mm |
