1950 Ford Consul vs. 1942 Maserati 8CL
To start off, 1950 Ford Consul is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Maserati 8CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Maserati 8CL would be higher. At 2,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1942 Maserati 8CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1942 Maserati 8CL (424 HP) has 384 more horse power than 1950 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1942 Maserati 8CL should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Consul weights approximately 265 kg more than 1942 Maserati 8CL.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Ford Consul | 1942 Maserati 8CL | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Consul | 8CL |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1942 |
| Engine Size | 1506 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 424 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 780 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2800 mm |
