1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico 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 340 Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (279 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 89 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico.
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, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico | 1956 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 340 Mexico | Consul |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4101 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 128 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 47 L |
