1978 Ford Taunus vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1978 Ford Taunus is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Taunus (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Taunus weights approximately 155 kg more than 1962 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 Taunus (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Taunus | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Taunus | Appia |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 37 L |
