1959 Berkeley B vs. 1958 Ford Consul
To start off, 1959 Berkeley B is newer by 1 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 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ford Consul (51 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley B. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Consul weights approximately 724 kg more than 1959 Berkeley B. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 Ford Consul is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley B, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1958 Ford Consul (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley B. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley B.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley B | 1958 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Berkeley | Ford |
| Model | B | Consul |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 1702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 51 HP |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3250 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 47 L |
