1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1950 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1965 Ford Corsair is newer by 15 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 1,752 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Corsair (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 205 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair.
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, 1965 Ford Corsair (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Corsair | 1950 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Corsair | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1663 cc | 1752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.4 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2910 mm |
