1982 Ford Granada vs. 1963 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1982 Ford Granada is newer by 19 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 2,775 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (69 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 56 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, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Granada. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Granada | 1963 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Granada | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2775 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1314 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 56 L |
