1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1954 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1963 Ford Cortina is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,266 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Cortina (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (86 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 410 kg more than 1963 Ford Cortina.
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, 1954 Lancia Aurelia (160 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (149 Nm). This means 1954 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Cortina | 1954 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Cortina | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2670 mm |
