1991 Ferrari C62 vs. 1950 Ford Consul
To start off, 1991 Ferrari C62 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Consul would be higher. At 3,368 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ferrari C62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari C62 (588 HP) has 548 more horse power than 1950 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari C62 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ferrari C62 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1950 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, 1991 Ferrari C62 (723 Nm) has 623 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Consul. (100 Nm). This means 1991 Ferrari C62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Ferrari C62 | 1950 Ford Consul | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | C62 | Consul |
Year Released | 1991 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3368 cc | 1506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 588 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 723 Nm | 100 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2550 mm |