1967 Ford GT 40 vs. 1958 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1967 Ford GT 40 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Aurelia. (119 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 132 kg more than 1967 Ford GT 40.
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, 1958 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1958 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford GT 40 | 1958 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | GT 40 | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2660 mm |
