1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 is newer by 9 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 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 (340 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 weights approximately 570 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, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 (423 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
Model | 365 GTC 4 | Appia |
Year Released | 1971 | 1962 |
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 | 340 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 42 L |