1984 Ford GT vs. 1966 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1984 Ford GT is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,775 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lancia Flaminia (138 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1984 Ford GT. (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 390 kg more than 1984 Ford GT. 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, 1966 Lancia Flaminia (222 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford GT. (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford GT.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford GT | 1966 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | GT | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1984 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 2775 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2760 mm |