2008 Ford Explorer vs. 1950 Lancia Aurelia

To start off, 2008 Ford Explorer is newer by 58 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 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Explorer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Explorer weights approximately 877 kg more than 1950 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, 2008 Ford Explorer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Ford Explorer 1950 Lancia Aurelia
Make Ford Lancia
Model Explorer Aurelia
Year Released 2008 1950
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4013 cc 1752 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 210 HP 55 HP
Engine RPM 5100 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 344 Nm 106 Nm
Torque RPM 3700 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 7.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2077 kg 1200 kg
Vehicle Length 5350 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase Size 3320 mm 2910 mm


 

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