1964 Jaguar Type S vs. 1950 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1964 Jaguar Type S is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Jaguar Type S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jaguar Type S (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 426 kg more than 1950 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, 1964 Jaguar Type S (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Jaguar Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Jaguar Type S | 1950 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lancia |
| Model | Type S | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2910 mm |
