1996 Ferrari 512 M vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1996 Ferrari 512 M is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1996 Ferrari 512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 512 M (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 370 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 512 M weights approximately 505 kg more than 1959 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, 1996 Ferrari 512 M (500 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari 512 M | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
| Model | 512 M | Appia |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1090 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2520 mm |
