1966 AC Cobra vs. 1954 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1966 AC Cobra is newer by 12 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 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 AC Cobra (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 324 more horse power than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (86 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 103 kg more than 1966 AC Cobra.
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, 1966 AC Cobra (651 Nm) has 491 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (160 Nm). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1966 AC Cobra | 1954 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | AC | Lancia |
Model | Cobra | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1966 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6997 cc | 2266 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 410 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 651 Nm | 160 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 85.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2670 mm |