1981 Ford Granada vs. 1957 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 2,548 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 595 kg more than 1957 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, 1981 Ford Granada (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1957 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Granada | Appia |
Year Released | 1981 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2548 cc | 1091 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2520 mm |