1957 Ford Consul vs. 1957 Lotus 11
To start off, both 1957 Ford Consul and 1957 Lotus 11 were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lotus 11 (74 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lotus 11 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Consul weights approximately 709 kg more than 1957 Lotus 11.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Consul | 1957 Lotus 11 | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Consul | 11 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1100 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2160 mm |
