1961 Lancia Appia vs. 1984 Ford Granada
To start off, 1984 Ford Granada is newer by 23 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Granada (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Granada weights approximately 511 kg more than 1961 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, 1984 Ford Granada (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (85 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Lancia Appia | 1984 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Lancia | Ford |
| Model | Appia | Granada |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 789 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2780 mm |
