1979 Ford Granada vs. 1963 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1979 Ford Granada is newer by 16 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1979 Ford Granada. (96 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Granada weights approximately 60 kg more than 1963 Lancia Flaminia.
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 Ford Granada (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Granada | 1963 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Granada | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2960 mm |
