1979 Ford LTD vs. 1963 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1979 Ford LTD 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 246 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 LTD (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1963 Lancia Flaminia has manual transmission. 1963 Lancia Flaminia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford LTD | 1963 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | LTD | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2775 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1314 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 56 L |
