1967 Ford Corsair vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1967 Ford Corsair is newer by 8 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford Corsair (59 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Appia weights approximately 15 kg more than 1967 Ford Corsair.
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, 1967 Ford Corsair (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford Corsair | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Corsair | Appia |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2520 mm |
