1956 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1956 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, both 1956 Ferrari 250 GT and 1956 Lancia Aurelia were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1956 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 250 GT (276 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. (115 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 35 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 250 GT.
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, 1956 Ferrari 250 GT (260 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ferrari 250 GT | 1956 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
| Model | 250 GT | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2460 mm |
