1957 Ford Consul vs. 1960 Steyr 500
To start off, 1960 Steyr 500 is newer by 3 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 32 more horse power than 1960 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1960 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Consul weights approximately 594 kg more than 1960 Steyr 500. 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, 1957 Ford Consul (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1957 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Consul | 1960 Steyr 500 | |
| Make | Ford | Steyr |
| Model | Consul | 500 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1960 |
| Engine Size | 1701 cc | 489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 1850 mm |
