2008 Ford Ranger vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2008 Ford Ranger is newer by 46 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 1,789 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Ranger (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Ranger weights approximately 486 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, 2008 Ford Ranger (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Ranger | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Ranger | Appia |
Year Released | 2008 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 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 Weight | 1436 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 42 L |