1958 Ford Consul vs. 2010 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2010 GMC Yukon is newer by 52 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Yukon (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1464 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.
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, 2010 GMC Yukon (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul. 2010 GMC Yukon has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1958 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 GMC Yukon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Consul | 2010 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Consul | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 2553 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 95 L |
