1950 Lancia Aurelia vs. 2012 Ford Ka
To start off, 2012 Ford Ka is newer by 62 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Lancia Aurelia (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2012 Ford Ka. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Ka.
Because 1950 Lancia Aurelia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Lancia Aurelia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Ka, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1950 Lancia Aurelia (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1950 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Lancia Aurelia | 2012 Ford Ka | |
Make | Lancia | Ford |
Model | Aurelia | Ka |
Year Released | 1950 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 74.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2450 mm |