1957 Ford Consul vs. 1967 Volvo 120
To start off, 1967 Volvo 120 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 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Volvo 120 (67 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Consul weights approximately 66 kg more than 1967 Volvo 120.
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, 1967 Volvo 120 (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1967 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Consul | 1967 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Consul | 120 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1701 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 80 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 | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |
