1956 AC Ace vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1962 Lancia Appia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 AC Ace would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 AC Ace (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Appia weights approximately 56 kg more than 1956 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 AC Ace (167 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm). This means 1956 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 AC Ace | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | AC | Lancia |
| Model | Ace | Appia |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 42 L |
