1967 AC 428 vs. 1950 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1967 AC 428 is newer by 17 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 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 AC 428 (345 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 AC 428 weights approximately 378 kg more than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1967 AC 428 (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 499 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1967 AC 428 | 1950 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | AC | Lancia |
Model | 428 | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1967 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7010 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 626 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 105 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.2 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2860 mm |