1961 Ferrari 196 vs. 1952 Ford Consul
To start off, 1961 Ferrari 196 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,983 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Ferrari 196 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ferrari 196 (208 HP) has 168 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 196 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Consul weights approximately 395 kg more than 1961 Ferrari 196.
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.
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1961 Ferrari 196 | 1952 Ford Consul | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 196 | Consul |
Year Released | 1961 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 40 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1045 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2550 mm |