1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 36 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (114 HP) has 67 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 707 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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Scorpio | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Scorpio | Appia |
Year Released | 1995 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 270 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1607 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |