1977 Ford Megastar II vs. 1963 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1977 Ford Megastar II is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,993 cc, 1977 Ford Megastar II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Megastar II (108 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Megastar II should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Appia weights approximately 30 kg more than 1977 Ford Megastar II.
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, 1977 Ford Megastar II (170 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm). This means 1977 Ford Megastar II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Appia. 1977 Ford Megastar II has automatic transmission and 1963 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1963 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Megastar II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Megastar II | 1963 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Megastar II | Appia |
Year Released | 1977 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1090 cc |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 87 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 950 kg |