1960 Ferrari 250 GTE vs. 1955 Ford Consul
To start off, 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE (232 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1955 Ford Consul. (40 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE weights approximately 385 kg more than 1955 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, 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ferrari 250 GTE | 1955 Ford Consul | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 GTE | Consul |
Year Released | 1960 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
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 | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2550 mm |