1998 Ford Falcon vs. 1946 Lancia Ardea 3

To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Lancia Ardea 3 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. (28 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 966 kg more than 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. 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. 1998 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1946 Lancia Ardea 3 has manual transmission. 1946 Lancia Ardea 3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1998 Ford Falcon 1946 Lancia Ardea 3
Make Ford Lancia
Model Falcon Ardea 3
Year Released 1998 1946
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3984 cc 903 cc
Horse Power 225 HP 28 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 6.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1640 kg 674 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 3700 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 2440 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 59 L 29 L