1998 Ferrari F355 vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1998 Ferrari F355 is newer by 36 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 3,491 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 329 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 450 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, 1998 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari F355 | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
| Model | F355 | Appia |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 37 L |
