1975 Ford Torino vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1975 Ford Torino is newer by 16 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Torino (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Torino weights approximately 790 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, 1975 Ford Torino (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Torino | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Torino | Appia |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2520 mm |
