1982 Ford Fairlane vs. 1961 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1982 Ford Fairlane is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Fairlane (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 595 kg more than 1961 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, 1982 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia. 1982 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1961 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1961 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Fairlane | 1961 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Fairlane | Appia |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2520 mm |
