1990 Ford Falcon vs. 1969 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1990 Ford Falcon is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lancia Flaminia (138 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1990 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 100 kg more than 1990 Ford Falcon. 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, 1990 Ford Falcon (235 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lancia Flaminia. (221 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Falcon | 1969 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Falcon | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1990 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3157 cc | 2773 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2760 mm |