1981 Ford Granada vs. 1950 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 31 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 (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 100 kg more than 1950 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, 1981 Ford Granada (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1950 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Granada | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1981 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2910 mm |