2004 Ford Transit Connect vs. 1956 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2004 Ford Transit Connect 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 1,752 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Transit Connect (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 460 kg more than 1956 Lancia Appia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1956 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 1956 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Transit Connect, 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, 2004 Ford Transit Connect (220 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Appia. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Transit Connect | 1956 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Transit Connect | Appia |
Year Released | 2004 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1752 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 78 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2520 mm |