1957 Ford Consul vs. 1963 Lotus 25
To start off, 1963 Lotus 25 is newer by 6 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, 1963 Lotus 25 (196 HP @ 9500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lotus 25 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Consul weights approximately 624 kg more than 1963 Lotus 25.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Consul | 1963 Lotus 25 | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Consul | 25 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1963 |
| Engine Size | 1701 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 9500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 456 kg |
