1999 Ferrari Maranello vs. 1951 Ford Consul
To start off, 1999 Ferrari Maranello is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Consul would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari Maranello (478 HP) has 438 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ferrari Maranello weights approximately 600 kg more than 1951 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, 1999 Ferrari Maranello (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 462 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ferrari Maranello | 1951 Ford Consul | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | Maranello | Consul |
Year Released | 1999 | 1951 |
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 | 478 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 563 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2550 mm |