1985 Ford Mustang vs. 1966 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1985 Ford Mustang is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lancia Flavia (101 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1985 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Mustang weights approximately 35 kg more than 1966 Lancia Flavia.
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.
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1985 Ford Mustang | 1966 Lancia Flavia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Mustang | Flavia |
Year Released | 1985 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2660 mm |