1957 Lancia Appia vs. 2004 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2004 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 47 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 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lincoln Navigator (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 1732 kg more than 1957 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, 2004 Lincoln Navigator (481 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Lancia Appia | 2004 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Lancia | Lincoln |
| Model | Appia | Navigator |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 5406 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 481 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 2592 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3030 mm |
