1987 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1963 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1987 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Thunderbird (193 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 504 kg more than 1987 Ford Thunderbird.
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, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (186 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Thunderbird. (91 Nm). This means 1963 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Thunderbird | 1963 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Thunderbird | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1987 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 2456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 186 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.4 mm | 81.5 mm |
Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 42 L |