1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 11 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 178 kg more than 1959 Lancia Appia.
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:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Cortina | Appia |
Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 822 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2490 mm |