1981 Ford Granada vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 22 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (98 HP) has 51 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 400 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, 1981 Ford Granada (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Granada | Appia |
Year Released | 1981 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 151 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2520 mm |