1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia vs. 1957 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1957 Lancia Appia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 2,951 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia (238 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia weights approximately 200 kg more than 1957 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:
| 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | 1957 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
| Model | 250 Mille Miglia | Appia |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2951 cc | 1091 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 840 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |
