1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1961 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1041 kg more than 1961 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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (85 Nm). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 400 | 1961 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
| Model | 400 | Appia |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 789 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 42 L |
