1963 Ford Consul vs. 1994 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, 1994 Maserati Ghibli is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Maserati Ghibli is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Maserati Ghibli (302 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Maserati Ghibli weights approximately 483 kg more than 1963 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, 1994 Maserati Ghibli (334 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Maserati Ghibli will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Consul | 1994 Maserati Ghibli | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Consul | Ghibli |
Year Released | 1963 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 334 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2520 mm |