1963 Ferrari 156 vs. 1953 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1963 Ferrari 156 is newer by 10 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 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 156 (187 HP @ 9500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1953 Lancia Aurelia. (116 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 156 should accelerate faster than 1953 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 688 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 156.
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.
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1963 Ferrari 156 | 1953 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
Model | 156 | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1963 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1486 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 9500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 462 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 870 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 119 L | 48 L |