1957 Ford Consul vs. 1955 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1957 Ford Consul is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Consul weights approximately 267 kg more than 1955 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:
| 1957 Ford Consul | 1955 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Consul | Appia |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 822 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2490 mm |
