1958 Lancia Appia vs. 2012 Ford Galaxy

To start off, 2012 Ford Galaxy is newer by 54 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 2,293 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Galaxy (143 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Galaxy should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 861 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.

Because 1958 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 1958 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Galaxy, 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, 2012 Ford Galaxy (203 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Appia. 2012 Ford Galaxy has automatic transmission and 1958 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1958 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Galaxy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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