2003 Ford Taurus vs. 1957 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2003 Ford Taurus is newer by 46 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Taurus (155 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Taurus weights approximately 637 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.
Because 1957 Lancia Appia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Ford Taurus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Taurus (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia. 2003 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1957 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1957 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Ford Taurus | 1957 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Taurus | Appia |
Year Released | 2003 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1091 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1477 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2520 mm |