1961 AC Cobra vs. 1955 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1961 AC Cobra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 4,265 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 AC Cobra weights approximately 158 kg more than 1955 Lancia Appia.
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:
| 1961 AC Cobra | 1955 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | AC | Lancia |
| Model | Cobra | Appia |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 822 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2490 mm |
