1958 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1957 Ford Consul
To start off, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 is newer by 1 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 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 (101 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin-Healey 100 weights approximately 40 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1958 Austin-Healey 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin-Healey 100 | 1957 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Ford |
| Model | 100 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 47 L |
