1957 Ford Consul vs. 2010 Citroen C4
To start off, 2010 Citroen C4 is newer by 53 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Citroen C4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Citroen C4 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Citroen C4 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Citroen C4 weights approximately 497 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, 2010 Citroen C4, 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, 2010 Citroen C4 (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2010 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul. 2010 Citroen C4 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. 2010 Citroen C4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Consul | 2010 Citroen C4 | |
Make | Ford | Citroen |
Model | Consul | C4 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1586 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2110 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 60 L |