1989 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1957 Ford Consul
To start off, 1989 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Consul would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 381 kg more than 1957 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, 1989 Ferrari Mondial (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari Mondial | 1957 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Mondial | Consul |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 1702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 47 L |
