2002 Ford Falcon vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2002 Ford Falcon is newer by 43 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Falcon weights approximately 655 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, 2002 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Falcon | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Falcon | Appia |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3150 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2520 mm |
