1957 Ford Consul vs. 1992 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1992 Ford Fairlane 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 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Fairlane (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 506 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 Fairlane (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul. 1992 Ford Fairlane 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 Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Consul | 1992 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Consul | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 3948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2930 mm |
