2002 Lancia Thesis vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lancia Thesis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lancia Thesis would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2002 Lancia Thesis. (213 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2002 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 46 kg more than 2008 Ford Falcon.
Because 2008 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 2008 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Lancia Thesis, 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, 2008 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lancia Thesis. (263 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lancia Thesis.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Lancia Thesis | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Lancia | Ford |
Model | Thesis | Falcon |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 213 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4955 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1453 mm |