1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1957 Ford Consul
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 19 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 1,702 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Consul weights approximately 33 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus.
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, 1957 Ford Consul (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1957 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 1957 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Taunus | Consul |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2660 mm |
