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


 

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