1964 Ford Zephyr vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1964 Ford Zephyr is newer by 5 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 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Zephyr (72 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 245 kg more than 1959 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, 1964 Ford Zephyr (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Zephyr | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Zephyr | Appia |
Year Released | 1964 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 129 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2520 mm |