1961 Ferrari 156 vs. 1957 Ford Consul
To start off, 1961 Ferrari 156 is newer by 4 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 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ferrari 156 (187 HP @ 9500 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 156 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Consul weights approximately 629 kg more than 1961 Ferrari 156.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ferrari 156 | 1957 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 156 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1486 cc | 1702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 870 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2660 mm |
