1979 Ford Capri vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1979 Ford Capri is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Capri (112 HP) has 65 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Capri weights approximately 190 kg more than 1959 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, 1979 Ford Capri (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Capri | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Capri | Appia |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2520 mm |
