1950 Ford Taunus vs. 1961 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1961 Lancia Appia is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Taunus weights approximately 10 kg more than 1961 Lancia Appia.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Ford Taunus | 1961 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Taunus | Appia |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2490 mm |
