1983 Ford Capri vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1983 Ford Capri is newer by 24 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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Capri (72 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Capri weights approximately 90 kg more than 1959 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, 1983 Ford Capri (98 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ford Capri | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Capri | Appia |
Year Released | 1983 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 98 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2520 mm |