1989 Ford Fairlane vs. 1955 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1989 Ford Fairlane is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 738 kg more than 1955 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. 1989 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1955 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1955 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Fairlane | 1955 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Fairlane | Appia |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3949 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 822 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2490 mm |
