1978 Ferrari 365 GT4 vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 365 GT4 is newer by 19 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), 1978 Ferrari 365 GT4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 365 GT4 (339 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 365 GT4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 365 GT4 weights approximately 210 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.
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1978 Ferrari 365 GT4 | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
Model | 365 GT4 | Appia |
Year Released | 1978 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 339 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |