1964 Ford Consul vs. 1954 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1964 Ford Consul is newer by 10 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, 1954 Lancia Aurelia (86 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1964 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 468 kg more than 1964 Ford Consul. 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, 1954 Lancia Aurelia (160 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Consul. (85 Nm). This means 1954 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Consul | 1954 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Consul | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2670 mm |
