1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1961 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1972 Ford Mustang is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 5,753 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (178 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 738 kg more than 1961 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 (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (85 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Mustang | 1961 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Mustang | Appia |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5753 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1527 kg | 789 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 42 L |
