2007 Ford F-450 vs. 1963 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2007 Ford F-450 is newer by 44 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-450 (300 HP) has 253 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Appia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1963 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. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford F-450 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford F-450 | 1963 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | F-450 | Appia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3590 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 48 L |
