1964 Ferrari 275 vs. 1950 Ford Consul
To start off, 1964 Ferrari 275 is newer by 14 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 3,285 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari 275 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 275 (256 HP) has 216 more horse power than 1950 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 275 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ferrari 275 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1950 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.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ferrari 275 | 1950 Ford Consul | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 275 | Consul |
Year Released | 1964 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3285 cc | 1506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 40 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2550 mm |