1994 Ford Fairlane vs. 1966 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Fairlane (222 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. (148 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 250 kg more than 1966 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, 1994 Ford Fairlane (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Ford Fairlane | 1966 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Fairlane | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1994 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2775 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 222 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 81.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2530 mm |