1958 Ford Consul vs. 1996 Porsche 993
To start off, 1996 Porsche 993 is newer by 38 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 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 993 (283 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Porsche 993 weights approximately 331 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.
Because 1996 Porsche 993 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Ford Consul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 993 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Porsche 993 (341 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1996 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Consul | 1996 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Consul | 993 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2280 mm |
