2007 Ford Ka vs. 1950 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 2007 Ford Ka is newer by 57 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 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Lancia Aurelia (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ka. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 218 kg more than 2007 Ford Ka. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1950 Lancia Aurelia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Lancia Aurelia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford Ka, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1950 Lancia Aurelia (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1950 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ka | 1950 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Ka | Aurelia |
Year Released | 2007 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 7.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 887 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2860 mm |