1959 Jaguar MK II vs. 1956 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1959 Jaguar MK II 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 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK II (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. (119 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 370 kg more than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. 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, 1959 Jaguar MK II (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Jaguar MK II | 1956 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Jaguar | Lancia |
Model | MK II | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2660 mm |