1984 Ford Capri vs. 1958 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1984 Ford Capri is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Lancia Aurelia (110 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 70 kg more than 1984 Ford Capri. 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, 1958 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (98 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1958 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Capri | 1958 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Capri | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1984 | 1958 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2460 mm |