1998 Ford Scorpio vs. 1959 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1998 Ford Scorpio is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Scorpio (118 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 43 kg more than 1998 Ford Scorpio.
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, 1959 Lancia Flaminia (188 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Scorpio | 1959 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Scorpio | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 100 HP |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1273 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
