1986 Ford Escort vs. 1950 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1986 Ford Escort is newer by 36 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 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Lancia Aurelia (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (61 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 215 kg more than 1986 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1986 Ford Escort, 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 (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1950 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Escort | 1950 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Escort | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1986 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 61 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64.5 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2860 mm |