2003 Ford 427 vs. 1960 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2003 Ford 427 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 6,997 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Ford 427 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford 427 (582 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 527 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford 427 should accelerate faster than 1960 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, 2003 Ford 427 (704 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 616 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Appia. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Ford 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Appia. 2003 Ford 427 has automatic transmission and 1960 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1960 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford 427 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford 427 | 1960 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | 427 | Appia |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 582 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 704 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
