1978 Ferrari 308 vs. 1957 Ford Consul
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 308 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1957 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, 1978 Ferrari 308 (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ferrari 308 | 1957 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 308 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 47 L |
