1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1954 Ford Consul
To start off, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (247 HP) has 207 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1954 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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1954 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 250 GT | Consul |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2550 mm |
