1995 Ford Explorer vs. 1958 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1995 Ford Explorer is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Explorer (215 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Explorer weights approximately 1140 kg more than 1958 Lancia Appia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Ford Explorer (399 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Explorer | 1958 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Explorer | Appia |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2520 mm |
