1955 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1985 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1985 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lincoln Mark VII (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. (116 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 596 kg more than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. 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, 1985 Lincoln Mark VII (346 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. 1985 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1955 Lancia Aurelia has manual transmission. 1955 Lancia Aurelia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Lancia Aurelia | 1985 Lincoln Mark VII | |
| Make | Lancia | Lincoln |
| Model | Aurelia | Mark VII |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2451 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2760 mm |
