2005 Ford FPV BF GT vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2005 Ford FPV BF GT is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford FPV BF GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford FPV BF GT (389 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 337 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford FPV BF GT should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford FPV BF GT weights approximately 905 kg more than 1962 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, 2005 Ford FPV BF GT (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford FPV BF GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford FPV BF GT | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | FPV BF GT | Appia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 389 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2150 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 42 L |
