1992 Ferrari 456 vs. 1959 Ford Consul
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 33 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 385 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 620 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, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 423 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ferrari 456 | 1959 Ford Consul | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 456 | Consul |
Year Released | 1992 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 436 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 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 | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 47 L |