1951 Ford Consul vs. 1990 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1990 Maserati Shamal is newer by 39 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 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Maserati Shamal (321 HP) has 281 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 275 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, 1990 Maserati Shamal (445 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Consul | 1990 Maserati Shamal | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Consul | Shamal |
Year Released | 1951 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 3217 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 321 HP |
Torque | 101 Nm | 445 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2520 mm |