1989 Ford RS 200 vs. 1963 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1989 Ford RS 200 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 2,775 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (148 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 238 kg more than 1989 Ford RS 200.
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 Ford RS 200 (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford RS 200 | 1963 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | RS 200 | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1804 cc | 2775 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.7 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |
