1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1961 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1963 Ford Cortina is newer by 2 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 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Lancia Appia (55 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Cortina weights approximately 418 kg more than 1961 Lancia Appia.
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, 1961 Lancia Appia (87 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (85 Nm). This means 1961 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Cortina | 1961 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Cortina | Appia |
Year Released | 1963 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 55 HP |
Torque | 85 Nm | 87 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1223 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 42 L |