1993 Ferrari 456 vs. 1953 Ford Consul
To start off, 1993 Ferrari 456 is newer by 40 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ferrari 456 (435 HP) has 395 more horse power than 1953 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 645 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, 1993 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ferrari 456 | 1953 Ford Consul | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 456 | Consul |
Year Released | 1993 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 550 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2550 mm |