1957 Ford Consul vs. 2005 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2005 Smart ForFour is newer by 48 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 1,701 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Smart ForFour (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Smart ForFour should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Consul weights approximately 110 kg more than 2005 Smart ForFour.
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, 2005 Smart ForFour, 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, 1957 Ford Consul (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForFour. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForFour. 2005 Smart ForFour 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. 2005 Smart ForFour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Consul | 2005 Smart ForFour | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Consul | ForFour |
Year Released | 1957 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1701 cc | 1332 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 75.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 47 L |