1986 Ferrari 208 vs. 1959 Ford Consul
To start off, 1986 Ferrari 208 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 196 kg more than 1959 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, 1986 Ferrari 208 (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari 208 | 1959 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 208 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1089 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 |
