1954 Ford Consul vs. 1959 Maserati Tipo 61
To start off, 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,890 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 (247 HP) has 207 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Consul weights approximately 445 kg more than 1959 Maserati Tipo 61.
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:
1954 Ford Consul | 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Consul | Tipo 61 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1507 cc | 2890 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 247 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2210 mm |