2004 Ford Mustang vs. 1955 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. (116 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 446 kg more than 1955 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, 2004 Ford Mustang (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. 2004 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1955 Lancia Aurelia has manual transmission. 1955 Lancia Aurelia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Mustang | 1955 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Mustang | Aurelia |
Year Released | 2004 | 1955 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2670 mm |