1984 Ferrari 208 vs. 1965 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 208 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,774 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. (148 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 135 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 208.
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, 1984 Ferrari 208 (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ferrari 208 | 1965 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
Model | 208 | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1984 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2774 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 48 L |