2007 Ford Ranger vs. 1956 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Lancia Aurelia (115 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 755 kg more than 1956 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, 2007 Ford Ranger (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Ranger | 1956 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Ranger | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.8 seconds | 13.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2460 mm |
