1972 Ford Cortina vs. 1954 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1972 Ford Cortina is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,266 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Lancia Aurelia (86 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1972 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 206 kg more than 1972 Ford Cortina. 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, 1954 Lancia Aurelia (160 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm). This means 1954 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Cortina | 1954 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Cortina | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2670 mm |
