1969 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1957 Ford Consul
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 12 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (166 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 815 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, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Chevrolet Impala | 1957 Ford Consul | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Impala | Consul |
Year Released | 1969 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 79.5 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 | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 47 L |