1961 Lancia Appia vs. 1973 Ford Capri
To start off, 1973 Ford Capri is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Capri weights approximately 242 kg more than 1961 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. 1973 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1961 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1961 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Lancia Appia | 1973 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Lancia | Ford |
| Model | Appia | Capri |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 104 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2570 mm |
