1982 Ford Meteor vs. 1960 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1982 Ford Meteor is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Meteor (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Meteor weights approximately 80 kg more than 1960 Lancia Appia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Lancia Appia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Ford Meteor, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Meteor (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Appia. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Meteor | 1960 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Meteor | Appia |
Year Released | 1982 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2520 mm |