1974 Ford Capri vs. 1950 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1974 Ford Capri is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Capri (137 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 55 kg more than 1974 Ford Capri.
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, 1974 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Capri | 1950 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Capri | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1974 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 76 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2910 mm |