1992 Ford Mustang vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1992 Ford Mustang is newer by 30 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 2,302 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Mustang (106 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1962 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. Let's talk about torque, 1992 Ford Mustang (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Mustang | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Mustang | Appia |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2302 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2520 mm |
