1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1963 Lancia Appia

To start off, 1963 Lancia Appia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Taunus weights approximately 146 kg more than 1963 Lancia Appia.

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.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Ford Taunus 1963 Lancia Appia
Make Ford Lancia
Model Taunus Appia
Year Released 1960 1963
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1498 cc 1090 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 53 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 966 kg 820 kg
Vehicle Length 4460 mm 3880 mm
Vehicle Width 1680 mm 1430 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 2490 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 42 L


 

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