1978 Ford Capri vs. 1953 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 25 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 (116 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 140 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri. 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 (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Capri | 1953 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Capri | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |
