1978 Ford Granada vs. 1963 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1978 Ford Granada is newer by 15 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Granada (96 HP) has 49 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Appia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Granada weights approximately 600 kg more than 1963 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, 1978 Ford Granada (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Granada | 1963 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Granada | Appia |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2520 mm |
