1961 Ford Zodiac vs. 1953 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1961 Ford Zodiac is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Lancia Aurelia (116 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1961 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 41 kg more than 1953 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, 1961 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Lancia Aurelia. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Ford Zodiac | 1953 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Zodiac | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1961 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1191 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 48 L |