1998 Ford Libre vs. 1961 Lancia Flavia

To start off, 1998 Ford Libre is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Lancia Flavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Lancia Flavia (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1998 Ford Libre. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Libre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Libre weights approximately 108 kg more than 1961 Lancia Flavia.

Because 1961 Lancia Flavia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1961 Lancia Flavia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Ford Libre, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1961 Lancia Flavia (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Libre. (112 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 Lancia Flavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Libre.

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