2009 Jaguar XF vs. 1960 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2009 Jaguar XF is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XF (410 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 363 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jaguar XF weights approximately 942 kg more than 1960 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 Jaguar XF (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 483 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Appia. 2009 Jaguar XF has automatic transmission and 1960 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1960 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Jaguar XF will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jaguar XF | 1960 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lancia |
| Model | XF | Appia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1842 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.6 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 42 L |
