1975 Ford Capri vs. 1958 Ford Consul
To start off, 1975 Ford Capri is newer by 17 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 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Capri (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Consul weights approximately 66 kg more than 1975 Ford Capri.
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, 1975 Ford Capri (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Capri | 1958 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Capri | Consul |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1023 kg | 1089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 47 L |
