1955 Ford Prefect vs. 1953 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1955 Ford Prefect is newer by 2 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 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Lancia Appia (37 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1955 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Lancia Appia weights approximately 48 kg more than 1955 Ford Prefect. 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, 1955 Ford Prefect (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Lancia Appia. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Prefect | 1953 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Prefect | Appia |
Year Released | 1955 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1091 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 813 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2490 mm |