1968 Ferrari 330 vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1968 Ferrari 330 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 3,966 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 533 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, 1968 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm). This means 1968 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ferrari 330 | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
| Model | 330 | Appia |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3966 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 37 L |
