1956 Ford Consul vs. 1955 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1956 Ford Consul is newer by 1 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 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Lancia Aurelia (116 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 61 kg more than 1956 Ford Consul. 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, 1955 Lancia Aurelia (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1955 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Consul | 1955 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Consul | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1956 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 85.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2670 mm |