1957 Ford Consul vs. 1961 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1961 Lancia Appia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,701 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Lancia Appia (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Consul weights approximately 291 kg more than 1961 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. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Ford Consul (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (85 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1957 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Consul | 1961 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Consul | Appia |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1701 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 789 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 42 L |
