2009 Ford F-150 vs. 1961 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford F-150 weights approximately 161 kg more than 1961 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, 2009 Ford F-150 (495 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia. 2009 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1961 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1961 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-150 | 1961 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | F-150 | Appia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1961 |
| 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 | 310 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 42 L |
