1957 Ford Consul vs. 2009 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Stavic is newer by 52 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 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Stavic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Stavic (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Stavic should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Stavic weights approximately 834 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, 2009 SsangYong Stavic (340 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Stavic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul. 2009 SsangYong Stavic 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. 2009 SsangYong Stavic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Consul | 2009 SsangYong Stavic | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Consul | Stavic |
Year Released | 1957 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1702 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 86.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 80 L |