1979 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 1958 Ford Consul
To start off, 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp is newer by 21 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp (297 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp weights approximately 611 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, 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul. 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp 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. 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 De Tomaso Longchamp | 1958 Ford Consul | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
Model | Longchamp | Consul |
Year Released | 1979 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1702 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1089 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |