1958 Ford Consul vs. 1995 Rover MGF
To start off, 1995 Rover MGF 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Rover MGF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rover MGF (145 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover MGF should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rover MGF weights approximately 435 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, 1995 Rover MGF (236 Nm) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (124 Nm). This means 1995 Rover MGF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Consul | 1995 Rover MGF | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Consul | MGF |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1280 mm |
