1971 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1957 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT (320 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 750 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. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT (364 Nm) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm). This means 1971 Ferrari 365 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ferrari 365 GT | 1957 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
Model | 365 GT | Appia |
Year Released | 1971 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 364 Nm | 77 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2520 mm |