1973 Ford Capri vs. 1960 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1973 Ford Capri is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Capri (104 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Capri weights approximately 257 kg more than 1960 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, 1973 Ford Capri (190 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Appia. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Capri | 1960 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Capri | Appia |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2520 mm |
