1958 Ford Consul vs. 1993 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1993 Toyota Corolla is newer by 35 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 1,707 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Corolla (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Consul weights approximately 49 kg more than 1993 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1993 Toyota Corolla, 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. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Toyota Corolla (150 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Consul | 1993 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Consul | Corolla |
Year Released | 1958 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1707 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 80.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 85.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |