1961 Ford Prefect vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1962 Lancia Appia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lancia Appia (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Appia weights approximately 122 kg more than 1961 Ford Prefect. 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, 1962 Lancia Appia (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1962 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Ford Prefect | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Prefect | Appia |
Year Released | 1961 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 37 L |