1980 Ford Escort vs. 1963 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1980 Ford Escort is newer by 17 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 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Appia (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Appia weights approximately 40 kg more than 1980 Ford Escort. 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, 1963 Lancia Appia (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Escort | 1963 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Escort | Appia |
Year Released | 1980 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 42 L |