1996 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 370 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 620 kg more than 1962 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 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari 512 TR | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
| Model | 512 TR | Appia |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 1090 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 501 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 |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 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 |
