1985 Ferrari 400 vs. 1954 Ford Consul
To start off, 1985 Ferrari 400 is newer by 31 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 4,822 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 400 (306 HP) has 266 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 785 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, 1985 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ferrari 400 | 1954 Ford Consul | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 400 | Consul |
Year Released | 1985 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4822 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 392 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2550 mm |