1974 Ferrari 308 vs. 1954 Ford Consul
To start off, 1974 Ferrari 308 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,926 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ferrari 308 (247 HP) has 207 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1954 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, 1974 Ferrari 308 (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ferrari 308 | 1954 Ford Consul | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 308 | Consul |
Year Released | 1974 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2926 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 290 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2550 mm |