1956 Ford Popular vs. 1960 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1960 Lancia Appia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Popular is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Lancia Appia (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1956 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Lancia Appia weights approximately 70 kg more than 1956 Ford Popular. 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, 1960 Lancia Appia (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1960 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Popular | 1960 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Popular | Appia |
Year Released | 1956 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2520 mm |