1957 Ford Consul vs. 1975 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1975 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 18 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 1,701 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Volkswagen Passat (60 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Consul weights approximately 160 kg more than 1975 Volkswagen Passat.
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, 1975 Volkswagen Passat, 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, 1957 Ford Consul (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volkswagen Passat. (94 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1957 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Consul | 1975 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Consul | Passat |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1701 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2480 mm |
