1959 Berkeley QB vs. 1957 Ford Consul
To start off, 1959 Berkeley QB 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 1,701 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ford Consul (51 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley QB. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley QB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Consul weights approximately 699 kg more than 1959 Berkeley QB. 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 QB, 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 (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley QB. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley QB | 1957 Ford Consul | |
Make | Berkeley | Ford |
Model | QB | Consul |
Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 692 cc | 1701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 51 HP |
Torque | 61 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 47 L |