2005 Ford Falcon vs. 2005 Lancia Zeta

To start off, both 2005 Ford Falcon and 2005 Lancia Zeta were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Falcon (200 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2005 Lancia Zeta. (135 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2005 Lancia Zeta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lancia Zeta weights approximately 19 kg more than 2005 Ford Falcon.

Because 2005 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 2005 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Lancia Zeta, 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, 2005 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lancia Zeta. (186 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lancia Zeta.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Ford Falcon 2005 Lancia Zeta
Make Ford Lancia
Model Falcon Zeta
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Station Wagon Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3984 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 200 HP 135 HP
Engine RPM 4900 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 357 Nm 186 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4100 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92.4 mm 85 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.3 mm 88 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 11.0:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1581 kg 1600 kg
Wheelbase Size 2930 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 80 L


 

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