2009 Ford E-150 vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2009 Ford E-150 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford E-150 weights approximately 144 kg more than 1959 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. 2009 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 1959 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1959 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford E-150 | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | E-150 | Appia |
Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 822 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2490 mm |