1994 Ferrari F355 vs. 1955 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1994 Ferrari F355 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. (116 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1955 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, 1994 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ferrari F355 | 1955 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
| Model | F355 | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1955 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1060 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2460 mm |
