1968 Ford Mustang vs. 1957 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1968 Ford Mustang is newer by 11 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 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Mustang (335 HP) has 216 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Aurelia. (119 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster 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, 1968 Ford Mustang (597 Nm) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm). This means 1968 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Mustang | 1957 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Mustang | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1968 | 1957 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7010 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 119 HP |
Torque | 597 Nm | 186 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 105 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.2 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |