1975 Ford Escort vs. 1964 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 11 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 (126 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 565 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, 1964 Lancia Flaminia (183 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 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 | 1964 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Escort | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1975 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 84 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 48 L |