1972 Ford Galaxie vs. 1963 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1972 Ford Galaxie is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Galaxie is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 1049 kg more than 1963 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. 1972 Ford Galaxie has automatic transmission and 1963 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1963 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Ford Galaxie will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Galaxie | 1963 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Galaxie | Appia |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5765 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1869 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 42 L |
