1980 Ford Falcon vs. 1954 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1980 Ford Falcon is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Lancia Aurelia (110 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1980 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Falcon weights approximately 237 kg more than 1954 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, 1980 Ford Falcon (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Falcon | 1954 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Falcon | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1980 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1133 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |