1952 Ferrari 255 S vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1959 Lancia Appia is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 255 S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 255 S would be higher. At 2,715 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 255 S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 255 S (208 HP) has 161 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 255 S should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Appia weights approximately 50 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 255 S.
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 255 S | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
Model | 255 S | Appia |
Year Released | 1952 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2715 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 47 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2520 mm |