1957 Ford Consul vs. 1989 Volvo 240
To start off, 1989 Volvo 240 is newer by 32 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volvo 240 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Volvo 240 weights approximately 201 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, 1989 Volvo 240 (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1989 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Consul | 1989 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Consul | 240 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |