1981 Ford Capri vs. 1958 Ford Consul
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 23 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, 1981 Ford Capri (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Consul weights approximately 70 kg more than 1981 Ford Capri.
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, 1958 Ford Consul (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1958 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Capri | 1958 Ford Consul | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Capri | Consul |
Year Released | 1981 | 1958 |
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 | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.8 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4420 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 |