1962 Ferrari 250 GTE vs. 1957 Ford Consul
To start off, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE is newer by 5 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 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE (235 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE weights approximately 330 kg more than 1957 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, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ferrari 250 GTE | 1957 Ford Consul | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 GTE | Consul |
Year Released | 1962 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 245 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 | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 47 L |