1968 Ford Escort vs. 1958 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Lancia Appia weights approximately 34 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort.
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, 1968 Ford Escort (101 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1958 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Escort | Appia |
Year Released | 1968 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 864 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2520 mm |