1983 Ferrari 308 vs. 1956 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 308 is newer by 27 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 2,855 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 308 (205 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. (115 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1956 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, 1983 Ferrari 308 (246 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ferrari 308 | 1956 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
Model | 308 | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1983 | 1956 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2855 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 81.5 mm |
Top Speed | 236 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2460 mm |