1959 Lancia Appia vs. 2013 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang is newer by 54 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Mustang (414 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 371 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Mustang weights approximately 838 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, 2013 Ford Mustang (529 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 452 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Lancia Appia | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Lancia | Ford |
Model | Appia | Mustang |
Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 529 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1698 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4778 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2035 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1425 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2720 mm |