1957 Ford Consul vs. 1982 Pontiac 1000
To start off, 1982 Pontiac 1000 is newer by 25 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 1,817 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Pontiac 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Pontiac 1000 (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Pontiac 1000 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Consul weights approximately 60 kg more than 1982 Pontiac 1000.
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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Pontiac 1000. (99 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1957 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Pontiac 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Consul | 1982 Pontiac 1000 | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Consul | 1000 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1701 cc | 1817 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2400 mm |