1983 Ford Fairlane vs. 1958 Ford Consul

To start off, 1983 Ford Fairlane is newer by 25 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Fairlane (131 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 541 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, 1983 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul. 1983 Ford Fairlane 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. 1983 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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