1977 Ford Capri vs. 1966 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1977 Ford Capri is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Lancia Flavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lancia Flavia (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1977 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 180 kg more than 1977 Ford Capri. 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, 1966 Lancia Flavia (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Lancia Flavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Capri | 1966 Lancia Flavia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Capri | Flavia |
Year Released | 1977 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2660 mm |