2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica vs. 1957 Ford Consul
To start off, 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Consul would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica (534 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 483 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul.
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, 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 462 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica | 1957 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 575 Superamerica | Consul |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5748 cc | 1701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 534 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 47 L |
