2003 Ferrari 612 vs. 1960 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 612 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 5,747 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 612 (532 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 431 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1960 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, 2003 Ferrari 612 (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ferrari 612 | 1960 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
Model | 612 | Flaminia |
Year Released | 2003 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5747 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 532 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 588 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 42 L |