2008 Ferrari 360 vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 52 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 3,586 cc, 2008 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 386 kg more than 1956 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, 2008 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ferrari 360 | 1956 Ford Consul | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 360 | Consul |
Year Released | 2008 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3586 cc | 1703 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 291 km/hour | 128 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1089 kg |
Vehicle Length | 370 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 370 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 47 L |