1972 Ford Gran Torino vs. 1963 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1972 Ford Gran Torino is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Gran Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Gran Torino weights approximately 553 kg more than 1963 Lancia Flaminia.
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, 1972 Ford Gran Torino (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (203 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Gran Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Gran Torino | 1963 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Gran Torino | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1972 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1858 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 42 L |