2001 Lancia Nea vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lancia Nea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lancia Nea would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (265 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2001 Lancia Nea. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2001 Lancia Nea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 387 kg more than 2001 Lancia Nea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Lancia Nea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (409 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lancia Nea. (314 Nm). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lancia Nea.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Lancia Nea | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Lancia | Ford |
Model | Nea | Falcon |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2445 cc | 3983 cc |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 409 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1757 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2838 mm |