1998 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1957 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1998 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 41 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 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari Mondial (266 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 570 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, 1998 Ferrari Mondial (363 Nm) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm). This means 1998 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari Mondial | 1957 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
| Model | Mondial | Appia |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 860 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2520 mm |
