1978 Ford Capri vs. 1964 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1964 Lancia Flaminia. (138 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1964 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 135 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri.
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, 1978 Ford Capri (263 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Lancia Flaminia. (203 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Capri | 1964 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Capri | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2530 mm |
