1984 Ford Capri vs. 1954 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1984 Ford Capri is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Capri (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Capri weights approximately 97 kg more than 1954 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, 1984 Ford Capri (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Capri | 1954 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Capri | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2790 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1133 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
