1959 Ford Prefect vs. 1956 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1959 Ford Prefect is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Lancia Aurelia (115 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 260 kg more than 1959 Ford Prefect. 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, 1956 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1956 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Prefect | 1956 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Prefect | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 117 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2460 mm |