1957 Ford Consul vs. 2010 Maserati GranTurismo
To start off, 2010 Maserati GranTurismo is newer by 53 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 4,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Maserati GranTurismo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maserati GranTurismo (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maserati GranTurismo should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Consul weights approximately 180 kg more than 2010 Maserati GranTurismo.
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, 2010 Maserati GranTurismo (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2010 Maserati GranTurismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Consul | 2010 Maserati GranTurismo | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Consul | GranTurismo |
Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1701 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1118 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 40 L |