1952 Ford Consul vs. 1952 Maserati A6G
To start off, both 1952 Ford Consul and 1952 Maserati A6G were released in the same year (1952). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,987 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Maserati A6G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Maserati A6G (158 HP) has 118 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Maserati A6G should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Consul weights approximately 495 kg more than 1952 Maserati A6G.
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.
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1952 Ford Consul | 1952 Maserati A6G | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Consul | A6G |
Year Released | 1952 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 158 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 550 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2290 mm |