1989 Ford Falcon vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1989 Ford Falcon is newer by 30 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 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Falcon (120 HP) has 73 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Falcon weights approximately 520 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, 1989 Ford Falcon (236 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Falcon | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Falcon | Appia |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3157 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2520 mm |
