1958 Ford Consul vs. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1983 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 25 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Vauxhall Carlton (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 70 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, 1983 Vauxhall Carlton (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1983 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1958 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Consul | 1983 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Consul | Carlton |
Year Released | 1958 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |