1957 Ford Consul vs. 1965 Lamborghini 400
To start off, 1965 Lamborghini 400 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 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 @ 6500 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lamborghini 400 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lamborghini 400 weights approximately 392 kg more than 1957 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 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1965 Lamborghini 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Consul | 1965 Lamborghini 400 | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Consul | 400 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1701 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 62 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1472 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 86 L |
