1985 Jaguar XJS vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1985 Jaguar XJS is newer by 26 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 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Jaguar XJS (280 HP) has 233 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 880 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, 1985 Jaguar XJS (432 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Jaguar XJS | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lancia |
| Model | XJS | Appia |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5343 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 432 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2520 mm |
