1962 Ford Consul vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1962 Ford Consul is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Lancia Appia (47 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (45 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Appia weights approximately 118 kg more than 1962 Ford Consul. 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, 1962 Ford Consul (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ford Consul | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Consul | Appia |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2520 mm |
