1966 Ford Lotus Cortina vs. 1950 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina is newer by 16 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 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 200 kg more than 1966 Ford Lotus 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, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | 1950 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Lotus Cortina | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1966 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2860 mm |