1979 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1953 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1979 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 26 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 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Thunderbird (135 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1953 Lancia Aurelia. (117 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1953 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 683 kg more than 1953 Lancia Aurelia. 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, 1979 Ford Thunderbird (386 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm). This means 1979 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Lancia Aurelia. 1979 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1953 Lancia Aurelia has manual transmission. 1953 Lancia Aurelia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Thunderbird | 1953 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Thunderbird | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1979 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5731 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 386 Nm | 186 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 81.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1813 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 48 L |