1966 Lancia Flavia vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Falcon (387 HP) has 311 more horse power than 1966 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1966 Lancia Flavia.
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, 2008 Ford Falcon (520 Nm) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lancia Flavia. 2008 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1966 Lancia Flavia has manual transmission. 1966 Lancia Flavia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Lancia Flavia | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Lancia | Ford |
| Model | Flavia | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 387 HP |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 68 L |
