1981 Ford Taunus vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1981 Ford Taunus 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 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Taunus weights approximately 70 kg more than 1959 Lancia Appia.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Taunus | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Taunus | Appia |
Year Released | 1981 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 43 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |