1968 Ford Escort vs. 1955 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Lancia Aurelia (116 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 298 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort. 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, 1955 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1955 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1955 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Escort | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1968 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |