1958 Ford Consul vs. 1969 Volkswagen 181
To start off, 1969 Volkswagen 181 is newer by 11 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 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Consul weights approximately 180 kg more than 1969 Volkswagen 181.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Consul | 1969 Volkswagen 181 | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Consul | 181 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |