1958 Ford Consul vs. 2005 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2005 Toyota MR2 is newer by 47 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), 2005 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota MR2 (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Consul weights approximately 21 kg more than 2005 Toyota MR2.
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, 2005 Toyota MR2 (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Consul | 2005 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Consul | MR2 |
Year Released | 1958 | 2005 |
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 | 47 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 91.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1068 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 48 L |