1957 Ford Consul vs. 1966 Jaguar Type S
To start off, 1966 Jaguar Type S is newer by 9 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 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Jaguar Type S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Jaguar Type S (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 540 kg more than 1957 Ford Consul. 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, 1966 Jaguar Type S (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1966 Jaguar Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Consul | 1966 Jaguar Type S | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Consul | Type S |
Year Released | 1957 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1701 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 106 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 63 L |