2006 Ford Ranger vs. 1960 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,789 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Ranger (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 320 kg more than 1960 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, 2006 Ford Ranger (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Ranger | 1960 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Ranger | Appia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1789 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 42 L |
