1996 Dodge Ram vs. 1957 Ford Consul
To start off, 1996 Dodge Ram is newer by 39 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Dodge Ram weights approximately 6 kg more than 1957 Ford Consul.
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, 1996 Dodge Ram (447 Nm) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (127 Nm). This means 1996 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Dodge Ram | 1957 Ford Consul | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Ram | Consul |
Year Released | 1996 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 51 HP |
Torque | 447 Nm | 127 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2660 mm |