1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1950 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 26 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 1,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 85 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus.
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, 1976 Ford Taunus (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1950 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Taunus | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1976 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2910 mm |