1972 Ford Torino vs. 1963 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1972 Ford Torino is newer by 9 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 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 212 kg more than 1963 Lancia Flaminia.
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, 1972 Ford Torino (246 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Torino | 1963 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Torino | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1972 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 2456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 81.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1652 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 42 L |