1977 Ford Escort vs. 1962 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1977 Ford Escort is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lancia Flaminia (98 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1977 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 565 kg more than 1977 Ford Escort. 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, 1962 Lancia Flaminia (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1962 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Escort | 1962 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Escort | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 937 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2960 mm |
