1957 Ford Consul vs. 1987 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1987 Toyota Carina is newer by 30 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, 1987 Toyota Carina (83 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Consul weights approximately 78 kg more than 1987 Toyota Carina.
Because 1957 Ford Consul is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Carina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1987 Toyota Carina (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Consul | 1987 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Consul | Carina |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1701 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 61 L |
