1982 Ford Falcon vs. 1956 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1982 Ford Falcon is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Lancia Aurelia (119 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1982 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Falcon weights approximately 240 kg more than 1956 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, 1982 Ford Falcon (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Falcon | 1956 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Falcon | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1982 | 1956 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3271 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1130 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 |