1980 Audi Sport vs. 1957 Ford Consul
To start off, 1980 Audi Sport is newer by 23 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 2,133 cc (5 cylinders), 1980 Audi Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi Sport (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Consul weights approximately 80 kg more than 1980 Audi Sport.
Because 1980 Audi Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Ford Consul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport will offer significantly more control. 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, 1980 Audi Sport (330 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1980 Audi Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Sport | 1957 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | Sport | Consul |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2133 cc | 1701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.3 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 47 L |
