1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1957 Ford Consul
To start off, 1959 Berkeley Foursome 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 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ford Consul (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Consul weights approximately 733 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 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 1957 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Foursome, 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, 1957 Ford Consul (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (48 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1957 Ford Consul | |
Make | Berkeley | Ford |
Model | Foursome | Consul |
Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 592 cc | 1702 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 30 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 48 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 1089 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 24 L | 47 L |