1957 Ford Consul vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado 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 7,444 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 1026 kg more than 1957 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado, 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, 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul. 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1957 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1957 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Consul | 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | Consul | Toronado |
Year Released | 1957 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1702 cc | 7444 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 518 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 104.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 108 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 2115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 91 L |