1953 Lancia Appia vs. 1963 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1963 Lincoln Continental is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 7,048 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1580 kg more than 1953 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:
1953 Lancia Appia | 1963 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Lancia | Lincoln |
Model | Appia | Continental |
Year Released | 1953 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 7048 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 284 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 2400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 5500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2000 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3210 mm |