1950 Ford Consul vs. 1975 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1975 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Consul would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Maserati Quattroporte (287 HP) has 247 more horse power than 1950 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Consul.
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, 1975 Maserati Quattroporte (382 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Ford Consul | 1975 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Consul | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1950 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1506 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 287 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 382 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2810 mm |