1966 Ford Lotus Cortina vs. 1960 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina weights approximately 5 kg more than 1960 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, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | 1960 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Lotus Cortina | Appia |
Year Released | 1966 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 42 L |