1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1963 Ford Cortina is newer by 4 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), 1963 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Lancia Appia (52 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina.
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, 1963 Ford Cortina (90 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm). This means 1963 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Cortina | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Cortina | Appia |
Year Released | 1963 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 52 HP |
Torque | 90 Nm | 87 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2520 mm |