2001 Ford Mustang vs. 1953 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 2001 Ford Mustang is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mustang (260 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1953 Lancia Aurelia. (116 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1953 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Mustang weights approximately 330 kg more than 1953 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 (407 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Lancia Aurelia. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Mustang | 1953 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Mustang | Aurelia |
Year Released | 2001 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 78.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 48 L |