1984 Ford Capri vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1984 Ford Capri is newer by 25 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Capri weights approximately 188 kg more than 1959 Lancia Appia.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Capri | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Capri | Appia |
Year Released | 1984 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 822 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2490 mm |