1957 Ford Consul vs. 1998 Panoz Q9
To start off, 1998 Panoz Q9 is newer by 41 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Panoz Q9 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1998 Panoz Q9 (678 Nm) has 554 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (124 Nm). This means 1998 Panoz Q9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul. 1998 Panoz Q9 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. 1998 Panoz Q9 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Consul | 1998 Panoz Q9 | |
| Make | Ford | Panoz |
| Model | Consul | Q9 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 59 L |
