1968 Ford Zephyr vs. 1953 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1968 Ford Zephyr is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Lancia Aurelia (117 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 124 kg more than 1953 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, 1953 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm). This means 1953 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Zephyr | 1953 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Zephyr | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 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 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 48 L |
