1986 Ford Fairlane vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1986 Ford Fairlane is newer by 27 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 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Fairlane (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 682 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, 1986 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Fairlane | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Fairlane | Appia |
Year Released | 1986 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4089 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2520 mm |