1961 Jaguar MK IX vs. 1957 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1961 Jaguar MK IX is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 3,779 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Jaguar MK IX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Jaguar MK IX (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Jaguar MK IX should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Jaguar MK IX weights approximately 945 kg more than 1957 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, 1961 Jaguar MK IX (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Jaguar MK IX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Jaguar MK IX | 1957 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lancia |
| Model | MK IX | Appia |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3779 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2520 mm |
