1972 Chrysler Sedan vs. 1958 Ford Consul
To start off, 1972 Chrysler Sedan is newer by 14 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 5,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chrysler Sedan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chrysler Sedan (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chrysler Sedan should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chrysler Sedan weights approximately 490 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, 1972 Chrysler Sedan (490 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1972 Chrysler Sedan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul. 1972 Chrysler Sedan 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. 1972 Chrysler Sedan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chrysler Sedan | 1958 Ford Consul | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | Sedan | Consul |
Year Released | 1972 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5899 cc | 1702 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2660 mm |