1990 Ford Festiva vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1990 Ford Festiva is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Festiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Festiva (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Festiva should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Appia weights approximately 170 kg more than 1990 Ford Festiva.
Because 1962 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 1962 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Ford Festiva, 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, 1990 Ford Festiva (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Festiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Festiva | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Festiva | Appia |
Year Released | 1990 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2520 mm |