1981 Ford Granada vs. 1955 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. (116 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 265 kg more than 1955 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 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Granada | 1955 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Granada | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2460 mm |
