1959 Ford Consul vs. 1958 Porsche 356
To start off, 1959 Ford Consul is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,703 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Consul weights approximately 310 kg more than 1958 Porsche 356.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Consul | 1958 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Consul | 356 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2110 mm |
