1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1984 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1984 Lincoln Continental is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lincoln Continental (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 840 kg more than 1959 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, 1984 Lincoln Continental (339 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Lancia Appia | 1984 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Lancia | Lincoln |
| Model | Appia | Continental |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2760 mm |
