1958 Ford Consul vs. 1974 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1974 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 16 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. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Sprinter (98 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Consul weights approximately 215 kg more than 1974 Toyota Sprinter.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Toyota Sprinter (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Consul | 1974 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Consul | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2340 mm |
