1951 Ferrari 375 Indy vs. 1956 Lancia Appia

To start off, 1956 Lancia Appia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy would be higher. At 4,493 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Lancia Appia weights approximately 140 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy.

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.

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1951 Ferrari 375 Indy 1956 Lancia Appia
Make Ferrari Lancia
Model 375 Indy Appia
Year Released 1951 1956
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4493 cc 1090 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 346 HP 43 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 4800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 720 kg 860 kg
Vehicle Length 3940 mm 3980 mm
Vehicle Width 1430 mm 1430 mm
Vehicle Height 970 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2330 mm 2520 mm