1997 Ford Falcon vs. 1958 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1997 Ford Falcon is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (301 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 810 kg more than 1958 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, 1997 Ford Falcon (515 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 438 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Falcon | 1958 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Falcon | Appia |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2520 mm |
