1957 Ford Consul vs. 1958 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1958 Trabant P 70 is newer by 1 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 1,701 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ford Consul (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Consul weights approximately 230 kg more than 1958 Trabant P 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Ford Consul (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Consul | 1958 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Ford | Trabant |
| Model | Consul | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 1701 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2390 mm |
