1972 Ford Torino vs. 1957 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1972 Ford Torino is newer by 15 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lancia Aurelia (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 520 kg more 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, 1972 Ford Torino (250 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Torino | 1957 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Torino | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1972 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 186 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2660 mm |