1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1958 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (306 HP) has 206 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 557 kg more than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. 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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. (187 Nm). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 400 | 1958 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
| Model | 400 | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 100 HP |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1273 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |
