1957 Ford Consul vs. 2013 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2013 Subaru Forester is newer by 56 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 2,500 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Forester (221 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Forester weights approximately 490 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 2013 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Ford Consul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Subaru Forester (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Consul | 2013 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Consul | Forester |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1701 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2006 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2615 mm |
