2006 Ford Ranger vs. 1955 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 51 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Lancia Aurelia (116 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 94 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, 2006 Ford Ranger (367 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Ranger | 1955 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Ranger | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1955 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1244 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2670 mm |
