1959 Austin-Healey 3000 vs. 1957 Ford Consul
To start off, 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,911 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 (124 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 weights approximately 63 kg more than 1957 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, 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 (237 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 | 1957 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Ford |
| Model | 3000 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2911 cc | 1701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1143 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 47 L |
