1957 Ford Consul vs. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 56 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 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 386 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 901 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, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 1957 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1957 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Consul | 2013 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Consul | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5097 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3064 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 90 L |
