1951 Ford Consul vs. 1969 Monteverdi 400
To start off, 1969 Monteverdi 400 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Consul would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Monteverdi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Monteverdi 400 (392 HP) has 352 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Monteverdi 400 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Monteverdi 400 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1951 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, 1969 Monteverdi 400 (657 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 556 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Monteverdi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Consul | 1969 Monteverdi 400 | |
| Make | Ford | Monteverdi |
| Model | Consul | 400 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 392 HP |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 657 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2530 mm |
