1996 Ford Mustang vs. 1957 Ford Consul
To start off, 1996 Ford Mustang 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. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Mustang (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Mustang weights approximately 301 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, 1996 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Mustang | 1957 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mustang | Consul |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 1702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |
