2001 Ford Mustang vs. 1950 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 2001 Ford Mustang is newer by 51 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mustang (260 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Mustang weights approximately 98 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, 2001 Ford Mustang (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Mustang | 1950 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Mustang | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2910 mm |
