1962 Lancia Appia vs. 1986 Ford Capri
To start off, 1986 Ford Capri is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,591 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Capri (72 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Capri weights approximately 110 kg more than 1962 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, 1986 Ford Capri (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia. 1986 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1962 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1962 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lancia Appia | 1986 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Lancia | Ford |
| Model | Appia | Capri |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 58 L |
