1970 Ford GT 40 vs. 1956 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1970 Ford GT 40 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 307 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1956 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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Ford GT 40 (85 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Appia. (78 Nm). This means 1970 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford GT 40 | 1956 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | GT 40 | Appia |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 78 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2520 mm |
