1969 Ferrari 365 GTC vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC weights approximately 660 kg more than 1959 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, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
| Model | 365 GTC | Appia |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2520 mm |
