1957 Ford Consul vs. 1985 Ford Capri
To start off, 1985 Ford Capri is newer by 28 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. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Capri (72 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Consul weights approximately 70 kg more than 1985 Ford Capri.
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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1957 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Consul | 1985 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Consul | Capri |
Year Released | 1957 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1701 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 66 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 | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 58 L |