1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1964 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 20 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 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Lancia Flavia (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 150 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra. 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, 1984 Ford Sierra (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1964 Lancia Flavia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Sierra | Flavia |
Year Released | 1984 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.8 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |