1957 Ford Consul vs. 2002 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 2002 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 45 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 4,493 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Infiniti Q45 (288 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 681 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, 2002 Infiniti Q45 (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2002 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul. 2002 Infiniti Q45 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. 2002 Infiniti Q45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Consul | 2002 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | Ford | Infiniti |
| Model | Consul | Q45 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 4493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 396 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 60 L |
