1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1958 Ford Consul
To start off, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 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 @ 7000 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 197 kg more than 1958 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, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (246 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1958 Ford Consul | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 GT | Consul |
Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1702 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1277 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 47 L |