1955 Lancia Aurelia vs. 2010 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Ford Falcon is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Falcon (387 HP) has 271 more horse power than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. (116 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1955 Lancia Aurelia.
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, 2010 Ford Falcon (520 Nm) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm). This means 2010 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. 2010 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1955 Lancia Aurelia has manual transmission. 1955 Lancia Aurelia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Lancia Aurelia | 2010 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Lancia | Ford |
Model | Aurelia | Falcon |
Year Released | 1955 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 387 HP |
Torque | 186 Nm | 520 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2838 mm |