1957 Ford Consul vs. 1985 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1985 Nissan Bluebird 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 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Nissan Bluebird (94 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 50 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, 1985 Nissan Bluebird (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Consul | 1985 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Consul | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1957 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1701 cc | 1951 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2530 mm |