2004 Ford Expedition vs. 1966 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 2004 Ford Expedition is newer by 38 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 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Expedition (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. (98 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1054 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, 2004 Ford Expedition (475 Nm) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Expedition | 1966 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Expedition | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2494 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 42 L |
