1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1959 Lancia Appia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 212 would be higher. At 2,562 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 212 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 212 (169 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ferrari 212 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1959 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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ferrari 212 | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
Model | 212 | Appia |
Year Released | 1951 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2562 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 860 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2520 mm |