1977 Ford Cortina vs. 1956 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1977 Ford Cortina is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Lancia Aurelia (115 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 87 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Ford Cortina (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Cortina | 1956 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Cortina | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1977 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 85.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2460 mm |