1963 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1950 Ford Consul
To start off, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Consul would be higher. At 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP) has 277 more horse power than 1950 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Consul weights approximately 195 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM.
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, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM (314 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ferrari 250 LM | 1950 Ford Consul | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 LM | Consul |
Year Released | 1963 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 314 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2550 mm |