1962 Lancia Appia vs. 2007 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2007 Ford Falcon is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Falcon weights approximately 630 kg more than 1962 Lancia Appia. 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, 2007 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lancia Appia | 2007 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Lancia | Ford |
| Model | Appia | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 59 L |
