1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 1963 Ford Consul
To start off, 1963 Ford Consul is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 212 would be higher. At 2,562 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 212 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 212 (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ferrari 212 weights approximately 142 kg more than 1963 Ford Consul. 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, 1951 Ferrari 212 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1951 Ferrari 212 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ferrari 212 | 1963 Ford Consul | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 212 | Consul |
Year Released | 1951 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2562 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 58.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 782 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 45 L |