1957 Ford Consul vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1980 Toyota Carina 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 1,701 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Consul weights approximately 115 kg more than 1980 Toyota Carina.
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. 1980 Toyota Carina 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. 1980 Toyota Carina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Consul | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Consul | Carina |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1701 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
