1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1958 Ford Consul
To start off, 1990 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 32 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 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 950 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, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul. 1990 Buick Roadmaster 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. 1990 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Roadmaster | 1958 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Roadmaster | Consul |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 1702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 47 L |
