1992 Ferrari F40 vs. 1950 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1992 Ferrari F40 is newer by 42 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 2,934 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 417 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 100 kg more than 1992 Ferrari F40.
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, 1992 Ferrari F40 (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 469 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ferrari F40 | 1950 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
Model | F40 | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1992 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2934 cc | 1752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 472 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 575 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.5 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.7:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2910 mm |