1957 Ford Consul vs. 1982 Porsche 944
To start off, 1982 Porsche 944 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 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Porsche 944 (151 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Porsche 944 weights approximately 265 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, 1982 Porsche 944 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1982 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Consul | 1982 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Consul | 944 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1701 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 151 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 78.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 66 L |