1952 Ford Consul vs. 1968 Maserati Indy
To start off, 1968 Maserati Indy is newer by 16 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 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Maserati Indy (256 HP) has 216 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Maserati Indy weights approximately 455 kg more than 1952 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, 1968 Maserati Indy (367 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ford Consul | 1968 Maserati Indy | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Consul | Indy |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 4136 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 256 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
