1956 Holden FE 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 Holden FE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Holden FE would be higher. At 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Holden FE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Holden FE (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Holden FE should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Holden FE weights approximately 80 kg more than 1962 Lancia Appia. 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, 1956 Holden FE (151 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Holden FE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Holden FE | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Holden | Lancia |
| Model | FE | Appia |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2520 mm |
