2008 Ferrari 360 vs. 1957 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 51 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 3,586 cc, 2008 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 635 kg more than 1957 Lancia Appia.
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, 2008 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ferrari 360 | 1957 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
| Model | 360 | Appia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 1091 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 52 HP |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 291 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 370 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 370 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2520 mm |
