1986 Ford Escort vs. 1963 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1986 Ford Escort is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,115 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Escort (48 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Appia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Appia weights approximately 75 kg more than 1986 Ford Escort.
Because 1963 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 1963 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Ford Escort, 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, 1986 Ford Escort (83 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Escort | 1963 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Escort | Appia |
Year Released | 1986 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1115 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 48 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 83 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 48 L |