1972 Ford Custom vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1972 Ford Custom is newer by 13 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Custom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Custom (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Custom should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Custom weights approximately 909 kg more than 1959 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, 1972 Ford Custom (325 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Custom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia. 1972 Ford Custom has automatic transmission and 1959 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1959 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Ford Custom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Custom | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Custom | Appia |
Year Released | 1972 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2520 mm |