1958 Ford Consul vs. 1995 Opel Corsa
To start off, 1995 Opel Corsa is newer by 37 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. In terms of performance, 1995 Opel Corsa (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Consul weights approximately 230 kg more than 1995 Opel Corsa.
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, 1995 Opel Corsa, 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, 1958 Ford Consul (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Opel Corsa. (103 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1958 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Consul | 1995 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Consul | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2450 mm |
