1978 Ford Mustang vs. 1956 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1978 Ford Mustang is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Mustang (138 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Mustang weights approximately 355 kg more than 1956 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 Mustang (197 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Appia. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Mustang | 1956 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Mustang | Appia |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2300 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 78 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2520 mm |
