1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 1960 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1966 Ford Zephyr 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 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Zephyr (113 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 495 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 Zephyr (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Appia. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Zephyr | 1960 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Zephyr | Appia |
Year Released | 1966 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.4 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 37 L |