1957 Ford Consul vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1988 Toyota Carina is newer by 31 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 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Carina (72 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Carina weights approximately 11 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.
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, 1988 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, 1988 Toyota Carina (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1988 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 | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Consul | Carina |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2540 mm |
