2000 Ferrari 360 vs. 1950 Ford Consul
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 360 is newer by 50 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 3,586 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 360 (395 HP) has 355 more horse power than 1950 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 299 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, 2000 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ferrari 360 | 1950 Ford Consul | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 360 | Consul |
Year Released | 2000 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3586 cc | 1506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2550 mm |