1972 Ford Gran Torino vs. 1968 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1972 Ford Gran Torino is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Gran Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lancia Flaminia (138 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 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 161 kg more than 1968 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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Lancia Flaminia. (221 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Gran Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Gran Torino | 1968 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Gran Torino | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1972 | 1968 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2775 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 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 |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 48 L |