1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1951 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 1,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1951 Lancia Aurelia. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1951 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1951 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 257 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 48 L |
