1982 Ford Granada vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1982 Ford Granada is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Granada (69 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 420 kg more than 1962 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 Granada (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Granada | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Granada | Appia |
Year Released | 1982 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 148 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 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 42 L |