1982 Ford Mustang vs. 1964 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1982 Ford Mustang is newer by 18 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 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Lancia Flaminia (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1982 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 120 kg more than 1982 Ford Mustang. 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, 1964 Lancia Flaminia (203 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Mustang | 1964 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Mustang | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2530 mm |
