1962 Ford Cortina vs. 1961 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1962 Ford Cortina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Lancia Flaminia (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1962 Ford Cortina. (48 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 662 kg more than 1962 Ford Cortina. 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, 1961 Lancia Flaminia (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1961 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ford Cortina | 1961 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Cortina | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.1 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 42 L |
