1958 Ford Consul vs. 1960 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1960 Volvo P 1800 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,782 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Volvo P 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Volvo P 1800 (96 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Volvo P 1800 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Consul weights approximately 19 kg more than 1960 Volvo P 1800.
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, 1960 Volvo P 1800 (140 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1960 Volvo P 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Consul | 1960 Volvo P 1800 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Consul | P 1800 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 84.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |