1953 Ford 12 M vs. 1955 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1955 Lancia Aurelia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Lancia Aurelia (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1953 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford 12 M.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ford 12 M | 1955 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | 12 M | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1953 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1370 mm |