1988 Ford RS 200 vs. 1950 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1988 Ford RS 200 is newer by 38 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, 1988 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford RS 200 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1950 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, 1988 Ford RS 200 (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford RS 200 | 1950 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | RS 200 | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1988 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1804 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2860 mm |