1978 Ford Capri vs. 1957 Ford Consul
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 21 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 27 kg more than 1957 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, 1978 Ford Capri (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 1957 Ford Consul | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Capri | Consul |
Year Released | 1978 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1702 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 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 | 1116 kg | 1089 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 47 L |