1955 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1958 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1958 Lancia Appia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 5,112 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 690 kg more than 1958 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:
1955 Ford Thunderbird | 1958 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Thunderbird | Appia |
Year Released | 1955 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5112 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2490 mm |