1957 Ford Consul vs. 1980 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 23 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 1,890 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Commodore (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Commodore weights approximately 80 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.
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, 1980 Holden Commodore (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Consul | 1980 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Consul | Commodore |
Year Released | 1957 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1701 cc | 1890 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2670 mm |