1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1954 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 998 kg more than 1954 Lancia Appia.
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. 1979 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 1954 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1954 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ferrari 400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ferrari 400 | 1954 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
Model | 400 | Appia |
Year Released | 1979 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2490 mm |