2009 Ford Escape vs. 1957 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2009 Ford Escape is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Escape (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Escape weights approximately 106 kg more than 1957 Lancia Appia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 Lancia Appia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Ford Escape (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Escape | 1957 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Escape | Appia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2520 mm |
