1957 Lancia Appia vs. 1983 Ford Tempo
To start off, 1983 Ford Tempo is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lancia Appia (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1983 Ford Tempo. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Tempo weights approximately 270 kg more than 1957 Lancia Appia.
Because 1957 Lancia Appia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Ford Tempo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1983 Ford Tempo (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia. 1983 Ford Tempo has automatic transmission and 1957 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1957 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Ford Tempo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Lancia Appia | 1983 Ford Tempo | |
Make | Lancia | Ford |
Model | Appia | Tempo |
Year Released | 1957 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1091 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2540 mm |