2005 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1963 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 400 kg more than 1963 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, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1963 Lancia Flaminia has manual transmission. 1963 Lancia Flaminia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Crown Victoria | 1963 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Crown Victoria | Flaminia |
Year Released | 2005 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 186 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 42 L |