1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1997 Ford F-150
To start off, 1997 Ford F-150 is newer by 38 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1283 kg more than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Because 1997 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Lancia Appia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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. 1997 Ford F-150 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. 1997 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Lancia Appia | 1997 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Lancia | Ford |
Model | Appia | F-150 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 217 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 822 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3050 mm |