1961 Lancia Appia vs. 1987 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1987 Ford Aerostar is newer by 26 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Aerostar (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 605 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, 1987 Ford Aerostar (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Lancia Appia | 1987 Ford Aerostar | |
Make | Lancia | Ford |
Model | Appia | Aerostar |
Year Released | 1961 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3030 mm |