1989 Ferrari Mythos vs. 1963 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1989 Ferrari Mythos is newer by 26 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 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari Mythos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari Mythos (376 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (148 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari Mythos should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 170 kg more than 1989 Ferrari Mythos.
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, 1989 Ferrari Mythos (480 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari Mythos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari Mythos | 1963 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
| Model | Mythos | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2775 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2100 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2530 mm |
