1957 Ford Consul vs. 1967 NSU Ro 80
To start off, 1967 NSU Ro 80 is newer by 10 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 2,390 cc, 1967 NSU Ro 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 NSU Ro 80 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 NSU Ro 80 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 NSU Ro 80 weights approximately 130 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.
Because 1957 Ford Consul is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 NSU Ro 80, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1967 NSU Ro 80 (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1967 NSU Ro 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul. 1967 NSU Ro 80 has automatic transmission and 1957 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1957 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 NSU Ro 80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Consul | 1967 NSU Ro 80 | |
| Make | Ford | NSU |
| Model | Consul | Ro 80 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1701 cc | 2390 cc |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 37 L |
