1968 Audi 100 vs. 1957 Ford Consul
To start off, 1968 Audi 100 is newer by 11 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 1,760 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Audi 100 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Audi 100 weights approximately 3 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. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Audi 100 (150 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1968 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Audi 100 | 1957 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | 100 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1760 cc | 1702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 47 L |
