1992 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1969 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 4,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1969 Lancia Flaminia. (138 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1969 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 195 kg more than 1969 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, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria (386 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lancia Flaminia. (221 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lancia Flaminia. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1969 Lancia Flaminia has manual transmission. 1969 Lancia Flaminia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Crown Victoria | 1969 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Crown Victoria | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1992 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4598 cc | 2773 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 386 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 56 L |