1984 Ferrari 328 GTB vs. 1963 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,850 cc, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB (238 HP) has 191 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Appia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB weights approximately 363 kg more than 1963 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, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB (260 Nm) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB | 1963 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
| Model | 328 GTB | Appia |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1850 cc | 1090 cc |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 900 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 48 L |
