2001 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1950 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 2001 Ford Thunderbird 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 3,933 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Thunderbird (249 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 640 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 Thunderbird (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Thunderbird | 1950 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Thunderbird | Aurelia |
Year Released | 2001 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3933 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 249 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 7.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |