1985 Ford Granada vs. 1957 Ford Consul
To start off, 1985 Ford Granada is newer by 28 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 1,701 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Granada (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Granada weights approximately 155 kg more than 1957 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, 1957 Ford Consul (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1957 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Granada | 1957 Ford Consul | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Granada | Consul |
Year Released | 1985 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2660 mm |