1991 Jaguar XJS vs. 1967 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1991 Jaguar XJS is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Jaguar XJS (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1967 Lancia Flaminia. (148 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1967 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 212 kg more than 1967 Lancia Flaminia. 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, 1991 Jaguar XJS (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Lancia Flaminia. (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Jaguar XJS | 1967 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lancia |
| Model | XJS | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3590 cc | 2775 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 42 L |
