1961 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1958 Ford Consul
To start off, 1961 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 3 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 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Cadillac DeVille (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 966 kg more than 1958 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, 1961 Cadillac DeVille (582 Nm) has 458 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (124 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac DeVille | 1958 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | DeVille | Consul |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 47 L |
