1971 Buick Riviera vs. 1958 Ford Consul
To start off, 1971 Buick Riviera is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Consul would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick Riviera (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 951 kg more than 1958 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, 1971 Buick Riviera (617 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 493 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul. 1971 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1958 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Riviera | 1958 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Riviera | Consul |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2660 mm |
