1957 Ford Consul vs. 1976 Holden Torana
To start off, 1976 Holden Torana is newer by 19 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, 1976 Holden Torana (62 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 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 225 kg more than 1976 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, 1957 Ford Consul (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Torana. (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1957 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Consul | 1976 Holden Torana | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Consul | Torana |
Year Released | 1957 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1701 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |