1987 Ford Falcon vs. 1950 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1987 Ford Falcon is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Falcon weights approximately 265 kg more than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. 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, 1987 Ford Falcon (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Falcon | 1950 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Falcon | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1987 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2860 mm |