1965 Buick Electra vs. 1957 Ford Consul
To start off, 1965 Buick Electra is newer by 8 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 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Buick Electra (275 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Electra weights approximately 941 kg more than 1957 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. 1965 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1957 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1957 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Buick Electra | 1957 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Electra | Consul |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6570 cc | 1702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 47 L |
