1981 Ford Capri vs. 1963 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Capri (158 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Capri weights approximately 40 kg more than 1963 Lancia Flavia. 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, 1981 Ford Capri (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Capri | 1963 Lancia Flavia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Capri | Flavia |
Year Released | 1981 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 55 L |