1983 Ford Orion vs. 1950 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1983 Ford Orion is newer by 33 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 1,752 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Orion (69 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Orion should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 324 kg more than 1983 Ford Orion.
Because 1950 Lancia Aurelia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Lancia Aurelia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Ford Orion, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1950 Lancia Aurelia (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Orion. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1950 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Orion | 1950 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Orion | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2910 mm |
