1952 Ferrari 225 vs. 1963 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1963 Lancia Appia is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 225. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 225 would be higher. At 2,715 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 225 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 225 (210 HP) has 163 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Appia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 225 should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ferrari 225 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1963 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.
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1952 Ferrari 225 | 1963 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
Model | 225 | Appia |
Year Released | 1952 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2715 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 47 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 900 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 48 L |