1975 Ferrari 308 vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1975 Ferrari 308 is newer by 13 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 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 465 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, 1975 Ferrari 308 (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ferrari 308 | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
Model | 308 | Appia |
Year Released | 1975 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2520 mm |