1958 Ford Consul vs. 2013 Infiniti IPL
To start off, 2013 Infiniti IPL is newer by 55 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 3,696 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti IPL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti IPL (343 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti IPL should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti IPL weights approximately 563 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, 2013 Infiniti IPL (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti IPL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Consul | 2013 Infiniti IPL | |
Make | Ford | Infiniti |
Model | Consul | IPL |
Year Released | 1958 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1702 cc | 3696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 343 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1652 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1823 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1406 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2850 mm |