1982 Ferrari 308 vs. 1951 Ford Consul
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 308 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 308 (239 HP) has 199 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 241 kg more than 1951 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, 1982 Ferrari 308 (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ferrari 308 | 1951 Ford Consul | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 308 | Consul |
Year Released | 1982 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 265 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1286 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2550 mm |