1957 Ford Consul vs. 1973 Triumph 1500
To start off, 1973 Triumph 1500 is newer by 16 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 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Triumph 1500 (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Triumph 1500 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Consul weights approximately 124 kg more than 1973 Triumph 1500.
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, 1957 Ford Consul (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph 1500. (110 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1957 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Consul | 1973 Triumph 1500 | |
| Make | Ford | Triumph |
| Model | Consul | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 63 L |
