1984 Ford Escort vs. 1958 Ford Consul
To start off, 1984 Ford Escort is newer by 26 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, 1984 Ford Escort (53 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Consul weights approximately 210 kg more than 1984 Ford Escort.
Because 1958 Ford Consul is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Escort. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Escort | 1958 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Escort | Consul |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
