1961 Ford Taunus vs. 1958 Ford Consul
To start off, 1961 Ford Taunus 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 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ford Taunus (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Consul weights approximately 120 kg more than 1961 Ford Taunus.
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, 1958 Ford Consul (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1958 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Taunus | 1958 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Taunus | Consul |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |
