1977 Ford Cortina vs. 1963 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1977 Ford Cortina is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 177 kg more than 1977 Ford Cortina. 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, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (203 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Cortina | 1963 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Cortina | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1977 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 42 L |