1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1987 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1987 Toyota Model F is newer by 28 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 1,811 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Model F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Model F (79 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Model F should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Model F weights approximately 350 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, 1987 Toyota Model F (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Model F will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia. 1987 Toyota Model F has automatic transmission and 1959 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1959 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Toyota Model F will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Lancia Appia | 1987 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Appia | Model F |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1811 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2240 mm |
