1949 Jaguar MK V vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1959 Lancia Appia is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jaguar MK V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jaguar MK V would be higher. At 2,663 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Jaguar MK V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Jaguar MK V (103 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Jaguar MK V should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jaguar MK V weights approximately 792 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, 1949 Jaguar MK V (244 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1949 Jaguar MK V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Jaguar MK V | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lancia |
| Model | MK V | Appia |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2663 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1742 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2520 mm |
