2008 Ferrari 612 vs. 1956 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 612 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 498 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1956 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, 2008 Ferrari 612 (587 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 509 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Appia. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ferrari 612 | 1956 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
| Model | 612 | Appia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 478 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 541 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 587 Nm | 78 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 350 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2520 mm |
