2000 Ferrari 360 vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 360 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Consul would be higher. At 3,585 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 349 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 364 kg more than 1956 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 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ferrari 360 | 1956 Ford Consul | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 360 | Consul |
Year Released | 2000 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3585 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 47 L |