1956 Ford Consul vs. 1956 Maserati A6G
To start off, both 1956 Ford Consul and 1956 Maserati A6G were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,985 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Maserati A6G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Maserati A6G (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati A6G should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Consul weights approximately 39 kg more than 1956 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Consul | 1956 Maserati A6G | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Consul | A6G |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1050 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2560 mm |
