1954 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,266 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Lancia Aurelia (86 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 215 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus. 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, 1954 Lancia Aurelia (160 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm). This means 1954 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 1976 Ford Taunus has automatic transmission and 1954 Lancia Aurelia has manual transmission. 1954 Lancia Aurelia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Taunus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Lancia Aurelia | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Lancia | Ford |
Model | Aurelia | Taunus |
Year Released | 1954 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2266 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 115 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2580 mm |