1961 Jaguar MK IX 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 Jaguar MK IX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Jaguar MK IX 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 173 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Jaguar MK IX should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Jaguar MK IX weights approximately 905 kg more than 1962 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 1962 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 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Jaguar MK IX | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lancia |
| Model | MK IX | Appia |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3779 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 37 L |
