1958 Ford Consul vs. 2001 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2001 Lotus Exige is newer by 43 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Consul weights approximately 300 kg more than 2001 Lotus Exige.
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, 2001 Lotus Exige (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2001 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Consul | 2001 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Consul | Exige |
Year Released | 1958 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1702 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 89.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 36 L |