1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica vs. 1963 Ford Consul
To start off, 1963 Ford Consul is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica would be higher. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica (400 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica weights approximately 465 kg more than 1963 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, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica (423 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica | 1963 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 410 Superamerica | Consul |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4963 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 58.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 782 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 45 L |
