2009 Ford Mustang vs. 1958 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2009 Ford Mustang is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Mustang weights approximately 102 kg more than 1958 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 Mustang (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Mustang | 1958 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Mustang | Appia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 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 | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |
