2001 Ford 49 vs. 1965 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 2001 Ford 49 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 3,899 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford 49 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lancia Flaminia (138 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2001 Ford 49. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford 49. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 222 kg more than 2001 Ford 49. 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, 1965 Lancia Flaminia (221 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford 49. (175 Nm). This means 1965 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford 49. 2001 Ford 49 has automatic transmission and 1965 Lancia Flaminia has manual transmission. 1965 Lancia Flaminia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford 49 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford 49 | 1965 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | 49 | Flaminia |
Year Released | 2001 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3899 cc | 2773 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 221 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1520 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2760 mm |