1958 Ford Consul vs. 1974 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 1974 Volkswagen Scirocco 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Consul weights approximately 280 kg more than 1974 Volkswagen Scirocco.
Because 1958 Ford Consul is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Volkswagen Scirocco, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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.
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1958 Ford Consul | 1974 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Consul | Scirocco |
Year Released | 1958 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |