1967 Ford Cortina vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1967 Ford Cortina is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford Cortina (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Appia weights approximately 20 kg more than 1967 Ford Cortina.
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 Cortina (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ford Cortina | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Cortina | Appia |
Year Released | 1967 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 37 L |