1957 Ford Consul vs. 2012 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2012 Dacia Duster is newer by 55 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, 2012 Dacia Duster (106 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dacia Duster should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dacia Duster weights approximately 120 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, 2012 Dacia Duster, 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, 2012 Dacia Duster (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2012 Dacia Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Consul | 2012 Dacia Duster | |
| Make | Ford | Dacia |
| Model | Consul | Duster |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1701 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2673 mm |
