1993 Ford Sierra vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1993 Ford Sierra is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Sierra (118 HP) has 71 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Sierra weights approximately 276 kg more than 1959 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, 1993 Ford Sierra (167 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Sierra | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Sierra | Appia |
Year Released | 1993 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 167 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2520 mm |