1963 Ford Consul vs. 2006 Maserati MC12
To start off, 2006 Maserati MC12 is newer by 43 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Maserati MC12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati MC12 (623 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 570 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maserati MC12 weights approximately 453 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, 2006 Maserati MC12 (652 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 552 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Consul | 2006 Maserati MC12 | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Consul | MC12 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1340 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 623 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 652 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 88 L |
