1952 Ford Consul vs. 1956 Maserati 450
To start off, 1956 Maserati 450 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Consul would be higher. At 4,478 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Maserati 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Maserati 450 (395 HP) has 355 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Consul weights approximately 255 kg more than 1956 Maserati 450.
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, 1956 Maserati 450 (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1956 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ford Consul | 1956 Maserati 450 | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Consul | 450 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 4478 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 395 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 487 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 790 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
