1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1957 Ford Consul
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 31 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 392 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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 1957 Ford Consul | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Consul |
Year Released | 1988 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2660 mm |