1964 Ford Consul vs. 2007 Maserati GranSport
To start off, 2007 Maserati GranSport is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Consul would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 351 more horse power than 1964 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 948 kg more than 1964 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, 2007 Maserati GranSport (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Consul | 2007 Maserati GranSport | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Consul | GranSport |
Year Released | 1964 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 4244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
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 | 782 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 88 L |