1957 Ford Vedette vs. 1959 Ford Consul
To start off, 1959 Ford Consul is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,156 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ford Vedette (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ford Vedette should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Vedette weights approximately 45 kg more than 1959 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, 1959 Ford Consul (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Vedette | 1959 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Vedette | Consul |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2660 mm |
