1975 Ford Escort vs. 1963 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 12 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 2,775 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (40 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 545 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. 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, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1963 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Escort | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1975 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2775 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 53.3 mm | 81.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |