1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1956 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1960 Ford Taunus is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,758 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Taunus weights approximately 176 kg more than 1956 Lancia Appia.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Taunus | 1956 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Taunus | Appia |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1758 cc | 1088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2490 mm |
