1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, both 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica and 1962 Lancia Appia were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica weights approximately 640 kg more than 1962 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. Let's talk about torque, 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
Model | 400 Superamerica | Appia |
Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 119 L | 42 L |