1974 Ford Maverick vs. 1954 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1974 Ford Maverick is newer by 20 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Lancia Aurelia (110 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1974 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Maverick weights approximately 82 kg more than 1954 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, 1974 Ford Maverick (179 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Maverick | 1954 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Maverick | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1133 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2660 mm |
