1954 Ford Consul vs. 1965 Lamborghini 400
To start off, 1965 Lamborghini 400 is newer by 11 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 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Lamborghini 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lamborghini 400 (320 HP) has 280 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lamborghini 400 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lamborghini 400 weights approximately 427 kg more than 1954 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, 1965 Lamborghini 400 (355 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 Lamborghini 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Consul | 1965 Lamborghini 400 | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Consul | 400 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 320 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1472 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2560 mm |
