1958 Ford Consul vs. 1965 Holden EH
To start off, 1965 Holden EH is newer by 7 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 2,930 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Holden EH is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Holden EH (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Holden EH should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Holden EH weights approximately 105 kg more than 1958 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, 1965 Holden EH (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1965 Holden EH will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul. 1965 Holden EH has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1958 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Holden EH will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Consul | 1965 Holden EH | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Consul | EH |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 2930 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |
