1952 Ferrari 225 vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 1956 Ford Consul is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 225. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 225 would be higher. At 2,715 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 225 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 225 (210 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 225 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ferrari 225 weights approximately 1 kg more than 1956 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ferrari 225 | 1956 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 225 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2715 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 128 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1089 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 47 L |
