1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1961 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 15 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (90 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 325 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (85 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1961 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Cortina | Appia |
Year Released | 1976 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 789 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 42 L |