1995 Ferrari F55 vs. 1957 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1995 Ferrari F55 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ferrari F55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari F55 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 324 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari F55 should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari F55 weights approximately 675 kg more than 1957 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, 1995 Ferrari F55 (759 Nm) has 672 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm). This means 1995 Ferrari F55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ferrari F55 | 1957 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
Model | F55 | Appia |
Year Released | 1995 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1091 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 759 Nm | 87 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 330 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 840 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2520 mm |