1982 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1957 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1982 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (111 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 737 kg more than 1957 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 Thunderbird (264 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia. 1982 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1957 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1957 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Thunderbird | 1957 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Thunderbird | Appia |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4186 cc | 1091 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1577 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2520 mm |
