1958 Ford Consul vs. 1978 Holden Sunbird
To start off, 1978 Holden Sunbird is newer by 20 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 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Holden Sunbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Holden Sunbird (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Holden Sunbird should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Holden Sunbird weights approximately 80 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, 1978 Holden Sunbird (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1978 Holden Sunbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Consul | 1978 Holden Sunbird | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Consul | Sunbird |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2590 mm |
