2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1963 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2004 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 780 kg more than 1963 Lancia Appia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Lancia Appia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Appia. 2004 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 1963 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1963 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Five Hundred | 1963 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Five Hundred | Appia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 42 L |
