1953 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1982 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1982 Lincoln Continental is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Lancia Aurelia (116 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1982 Lincoln Continental. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1982 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 385 kg more than 1953 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, 1982 Lincoln Continental (237 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Lancia Aurelia. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Lancia Aurelia | 1982 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Lancia | Lincoln |
Model | Aurelia | Continental |
Year Released | 1953 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 87 L |