1956 Ford Consul vs. 1979 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1979 Maserati Bora is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Consul would be higher. At 4,897 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Maserati Bora weights approximately 351 kg more than 1956 Ford Consul.
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 | 1979 Maserati Bora | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Consul | Bora |
Year Released | 1956 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 4897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |