1981 Ford Granada vs. 1964 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1964 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1964 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 235 kg more than 1964 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 Granada (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1964 Lancia Flavia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Granada | Flavia |
Year Released | 1981 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2790 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2660 mm |