1976 Ford Granada vs. 1962 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1976 Ford Granada is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lancia Flavia (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1976 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Granada weights approximately 310 kg more than 1962 Lancia Flavia.
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 Granada (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Granada | 1962 Lancia Flavia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Granada | Flavia |
Year Released | 1976 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2660 mm |