1960 Jaguar MK II vs. 1955 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1960 Jaguar MK II is newer by 5 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 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Jaguar MK II (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. (116 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 390 kg more than 1955 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, 1960 Jaguar MK II (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Jaguar MK II | 1955 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Jaguar | Lancia |
Model | MK II | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1960 | 1955 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2483 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2460 mm |