1970 Ford Zephyr vs. 1964 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1970 Ford Zephyr is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Lancia Flaminia (98 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1970 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 190 kg more than 1970 Ford Zephyr. 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, 1964 Lancia Flaminia (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Zephyr. (154 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1964 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Zephyr | 1964 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Zephyr | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1970 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 154 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 81.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2960 mm |