1976 Ford Falcon vs. 1966 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. (148 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 55 kg more than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (422 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Falcon | 1966 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Falcon | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1976 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2775 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 81.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2530 mm |