1989 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1953 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1989 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Crown Victoria (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1953 Lancia Appia. (37 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1953 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 891 kg more than 1953 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, 1989 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Lancia Appia. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Lancia Appia. 1989 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1953 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1953 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Crown Victoria | 1953 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Appia |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1091 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 813 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2490 mm |
