1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1958 Ford Consul
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Consul would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (315 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 738 kg more than 1958 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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (412 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul. 1979 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1958 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ferrari 400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 400 | 1958 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 400 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 412 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 47 L |
