1992 Ferrari F40 vs. 1953 Ford Consul
To start off, 1992 Ferrari F40 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,934 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari F40 (472 HP) has 432 more horse power than 1953 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari F40 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1953 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 F40 (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ferrari F40 | 1953 Ford Consul | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | F40 | Consul |
Year Released | 1992 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2934 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 472 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 575 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2550 mm |