1982 Ford Falcon vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1982 Ford Falcon is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Falcon (109 HP) has 62 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Falcon weights approximately 470 kg more than 1959 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, 1982 Ford Falcon (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Falcon | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Falcon | Appia |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3271 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2520 mm |
