1957 Ford Consul vs. 1995 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1995 Toyota Venture is newer by 38 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 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Venture (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Venture should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Venture weights approximately 260 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, 1995 Toyota Venture, 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, 1995 Toyota Venture (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Consul | 1995 Toyota Venture | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Consul | Venture |
Year Released | 1957 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1701 cc | 1812 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |