2003 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 44 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (221 HP) has 174 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 877 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, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1959 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1959 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Crown Victoria | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Appia |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1777 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2520 mm |
