1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 1954 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1966 Ford Zephyr 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 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Lancia Aurelia (110 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (88 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 117 kg more than 1954 Lancia Aurelia.
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 (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (167 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1954 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Zephyr | 1954 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Zephyr | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1966 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.4:1 |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1133 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2660 mm |