1978 Chrysler 160 vs. 1958 Ford Consul
To start off, 1978 Chrysler 160 is newer by 20 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, 1978 Chrysler 160 (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chrysler 160 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Consul weights approximately 4 kg more than 1978 Chrysler 160.
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, 1978 Chrysler 160 (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1978 Chrysler 160 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chrysler 160 | 1958 Ford Consul | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | 160 | Consul |
Year Released | 1978 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1639 cc | 1702 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1089 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2660 mm |