1990 Ford Granada vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1990 Ford Granada 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 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Granada (92 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Granada weights approximately 440 kg more than 1962 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, 1990 Ford Granada (204 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Granada | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Granada | Appia |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2520 mm |
