1958 Ford Consul vs. 2006 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2006 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 48 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 2,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 266 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 2006 Toyota Tacoma 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, 2006 Toyota Tacoma 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, 2006 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Consul | 2006 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Consul | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1958 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1702 cc | 2688 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 79 L |