1998 Ferrari 456M vs. 1950 Ford Consul
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 456M is newer by 48 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 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 456M (435 HP) has 395 more horse power than 1950 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 650 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, 1998 Ferrari 456M (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari 456M | 1950 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 456M | Consul |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5473 cc | 1506 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 | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2550 mm |
