1957 Ford Consul vs. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 35 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 4,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 635 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, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria (386 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1957 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1957 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Consul | 1992 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Consul | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1701 cc | 4598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 62 L |
