2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1956 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1956 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. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1956 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1956 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 1956 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Crown Victoria | Appia |
Year Released | 2004 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2490 mm |