2009 Ferrari 456M vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 2009 Ferrari 456M is newer by 53 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 456M (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 389 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 601 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, 2009 Ferrari 456M (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ferrari 456M | 1956 Ford Consul | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 456M | Consul |
Year Released | 2009 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 436 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1089 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 47 L |