1981 Ford Cortina vs. 1958 Ford Consul
To start off, 1981 Ford Cortina 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 Cortina (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Consul weights approximately 80 kg more than 1981 Ford Cortina.
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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Cortina | 1958 Ford Consul | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Cortina | Consul |
Year Released | 1981 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1293 cc | 1702 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 47 L |