1971 Ford Cortina vs. 1963 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1971 Ford Cortina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Lancia Flavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Flavia (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1971 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 165 kg more than 1971 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Ford Cortina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flavia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1963 Lancia Flavia (146 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Flavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Cortina | 1963 Lancia Flavia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Cortina | Flavia |
Year Released | 1971 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 48 L |