1958 Ford Consul vs. 1976 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1976 Triumph TR7 is newer by 18 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Triumph TR7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Triumph TR7 (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Triumph TR7 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Consul weights approximately 65 kg more than 1976 Triumph TR7.
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, 1976 Triumph TR7 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1976 Triumph TR7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Consul | 1976 Triumph TR7 | |
| Make | Ford | Triumph |
| Model | Consul | TR7 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 55 L |
