1954 Lancia Aurelia vs. 2011 Ford F-350
To start off, 2011 Ford F-350 is newer by 57 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (86 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1954 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, 2011 Ford F-350 (548 Nm) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (160 Nm). This means 2011 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. 2011 Ford F-350 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. 2011 Ford F-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Lancia Aurelia | 2011 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Lancia | Ford |
| Model | Aurelia | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2266 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3967 mm |
