1976 Ford Fairlane vs. 1968 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1976 Ford Fairlane is newer by 8 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Fairlane (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1968 Lancia Flaminia. (138 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1968 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 68 kg more than 1976 Ford Fairlane.
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, 1976 Ford Fairlane (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Lancia Flaminia. (221 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Fairlane | 1968 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Fairlane | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2775 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |
