1981 Ford Capri vs. 1964 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 17 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 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Capri (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1964 Lancia Flaminia. (126 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 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 330 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Ford Capri (220 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Lancia Flaminia. (183 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Capri | 1964 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Capri | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1981 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2790 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 48 L |