1957 Lancia Aurelia vs. 2011 Ford F-250
To start off, 2011 Ford F-250 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Aurelia. (116 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1957 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-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Aurelia. 2011 Ford F-250 has automatic transmission and 1957 Lancia Aurelia has manual transmission. 1957 Lancia Aurelia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford F-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Lancia Aurelia | 2011 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Lancia | Ford |
| Model | Aurelia | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2451 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1966 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3967 mm |
