1997 Ford Scorpio vs. 1956 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1997 Ford Scorpio is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,457 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Lancia Aurelia (119 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1997 Ford Scorpio. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 100 kg more than 1956 Lancia Aurelia.
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, 1956 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1956 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Scorpio | 1956 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Scorpio | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
