1975 Ford Cortina vs. 1953 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1975 Ford Cortina is newer by 22 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 61 more horse power than 1975 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 185 kg more than 1975 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, 1953 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm). This means 1953 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Cortina | 1953 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Cortina | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 48 L |
