2008 Ferrari 599 vs. 1962 Ford Consul
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 599 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Consul would be higher. At 5,999 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 599 (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 559 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 888 kg more than 1962 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, 2008 Ferrari 599 (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 508 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ferrari 599 | 1962 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 599 | Consul |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 1340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 612 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 608 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| 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 | 1770 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 40 L |
