1975 Ford Fairlane vs. 1963 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1975 Ford Fairlane 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 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 136 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, 1975 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Fairlane | 1963 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Fairlane | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1975 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4096 cc | 2775 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1314 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |