1957 Ford Consul vs. 1959 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1959 Lotus Elite is newer by 2 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, 1959 Lotus Elite (71 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Lotus Elite should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Consul weights approximately 500 kg more than 1959 Lotus Elite.
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, 1957 Ford Consul (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lotus Elite. (104 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1957 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Consul | 1959 Lotus Elite | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Consul | Elite |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1701 cc | 1216 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 29 L |
