1998 Ferrari F355 vs. 1950 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1998 Ferrari F355 is newer by 48 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 3,491 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 150 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, 1998 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari F355 | 1950 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
| Model | F355 | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2910 mm |
