1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1972 Ford Mustang 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (141 HP) has 94 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 551 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 Mustang (328 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Mustang | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Mustang | Appia |
Year Released | 1972 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 328 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2520 mm |