1959 Ford Consul vs. 1958 Maserati 450
To start off, 1959 Ford Consul is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Maserati 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Maserati 450 would be higher. At 4,478 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Maserati 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 344 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Consul weights approximately 290 kg more than 1958 Maserati 450.
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, 1958 Maserati 450 (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1958 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Consul | 1958 Maserati 450 | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Consul | 450 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 4478 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 487 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 790 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
