1958 Ford Consul vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Toyota Carina 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 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Carina (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Carina weights approximately 140 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 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, 1996 Toyota Carina, 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, 1996 Toyota Carina (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Consul | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Consul | Carina |
Year Released | 1958 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1420 mm |