1963 Austin Mini Cooper vs. 1957 Ford Consul
To start off, 1963 Austin Mini Cooper is newer by 6 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, 1963 Austin Mini Cooper (67 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Austin Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Consul weights approximately 390 kg more than 1963 Austin Mini Cooper.
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, 1963 Austin Mini Cooper, 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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin Mini Cooper. (84 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1957 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin Mini Cooper | 1957 Ford Consul | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Mini Cooper | Consul |
Year Released | 1963 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1071 cc | 1701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 47 L |