2004 Ford Econovan vs. 1955 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 2004 Ford Econovan is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Lancia Aurelia (116 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2004 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Econovan weights approximately 236 kg more than 1955 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, 1955 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1955 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Econovan | 1955 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Econovan | Aurelia |
Year Released | 2004 | 1955 |
Body Type | Van | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2460 mm |