1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 1957 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1966 Ford Zephyr is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lancia Aurelia (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (105 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 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 170 kg more than 1957 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, 1957 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (180 Nm). This means 1957 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 | 1957 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Zephyr | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2660 mm |
