1957 Ford Consul vs. 1971 Holden Torana
To start off, 1971 Holden Torana is newer by 14 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 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Torana (94 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Consul weights approximately 139 kg more than 1971 Holden Torana.
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, 1971 Holden Torana (163 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Consul | 1971 Holden Torana | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Consul | Torana |
Year Released | 1957 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1702 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2550 mm |