2009 Ford F-250 vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 47 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford F-250 weights approximately 16 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, 2009 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-250 | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | F-250 | Appia |
Year Released | 2009 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 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 | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 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 | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 42 L |