1966 Ford Consul vs. 1957 Rover P4
To start off, 1966 Ford Consul is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,230 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Rover P4 (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1966 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rover P4 weights approximately 618 kg more than 1966 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, 1957 Rover P4 (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1957 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Consul | 1957 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Consul | P4 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1181 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |
