1987 Ferrari 208 vs. 1952 Ford Consul
To start off, 1987 Ferrari 208 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,991 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari 208 (254 HP) has 214 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1952 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, 1987 Ferrari 208 (328 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ferrari 208 | 1952 Ford Consul | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 208 | Consul |
Year Released | 1987 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 328 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 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 |