1957 Ford Consul vs. 1977 Matra-Simca Bagheera
To start off, 1977 Matra-Simca Bagheera is newer by 20 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, 1977 Matra-Simca Bagheera (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Matra-Simca Bagheera should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Consul weights approximately 109 kg more than 1977 Matra-Simca Bagheera.
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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Matra-Simca Bagheera. (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1957 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Matra-Simca Bagheera.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Consul | 1977 Matra-Simca Bagheera | |
Make | Ford | Matra-Simca |
Model | Consul | Bagheera |
Year Released | 1957 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 76.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 60 L |