1994 Ford Fairlane vs. 1957 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Fairlane (222 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 810 kg more than 1957 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, 1994 Ford Fairlane (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Ford Fairlane | 1957 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Fairlane | Appia |
Year Released | 1994 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 222 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2520 mm |