1962 Ford Consul vs. 1983 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1983 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Consul would be higher. At 4,930 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Maserati Quattroporte (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 1163 kg more than 1962 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, 1983 Maserati Quattroporte (401 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1983 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul. 1983 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 1962 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1962 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ford Consul | 1983 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Consul | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1962 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 4930 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2810 mm |