1970 Ford Escort vs. 1957 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1970 Ford Escort is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lancia Appia (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Lancia Appia weights approximately 55 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Lancia Appia (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Escort | 1957 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Escort | Appia |
Year Released | 1970 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2520 mm |