1967 Ford Fairlane vs. 1963 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1967 Ford Fairlane is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford Fairlane (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 454 kg more than 1963 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford Fairlane | 1963 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Fairlane | Appia |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2520 mm |
