1977 Ferrari 400 vs. 1961 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1977 Ferrari 400 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1977 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari 400 (336 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1961 Lancia Flavia. 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, 1977 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ferrari 400 | 1961 Lancia Flavia | |
Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
Model | 400 | Flavia |
Year Released | 1977 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 336 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 55 L |