1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1957 Ford Consul
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 27 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Consul weights approximately 79 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra.
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, 1984 Ford Sierra (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 1957 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Sierra | Consul |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |
