1957 Ford Consul vs. 1965 MG MGC
To start off, 1965 MG MGC is newer by 8 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 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 MG MGC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 MG MGC (148 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 MG MGC should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul.
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, 1965 MG MGC (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1965 MG MGC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Consul | 1965 MG MGC | |
Make | Ford | MG |
Model | Consul | MGC |
Year Released | 1957 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1701 cc | 2912 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 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 Length | 4380 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2560 mm |