1958 Lancia Appia vs. 2002 MG TF
To start off, 2002 MG TF is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 MG TF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 MG TF (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 MG TF should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 MG TF weights approximately 256 kg more than 1958 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, 2002 MG TF (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 MG TF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Lancia Appia | 2002 MG TF | |
| Make | Lancia | MG |
| Model | Appia | TF |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2380 mm |
