1950 Lancia Aurelia vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 63 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ferrari 458 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
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, 2013 Ferrari 458 (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 434 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Lancia Aurelia | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
| Make | Lancia | Ferrari |
| Model | Aurelia | 458 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4527 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1937 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2650 mm |
