1961 Lancia Appia vs. 1983 Ford Laser
To start off, 1983 Ford Laser is newer by 22 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 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford Laser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Laser (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Lancia Appia weights approximately 15 kg more than 1983 Ford Laser.
Because 1961 Lancia Appia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1961 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Ford Laser, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1983 Ford Laser (121 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Laser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia. 1983 Ford Laser 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. 1983 Ford Laser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Lancia Appia | 1983 Ford Laser | |
Make | Lancia | Ford |
Model | Appia | Laser |
Year Released | 1961 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2370 mm |