1997 Caterham C21 vs. 1958 Ford Consul
To start off, 1997 Caterham C21 is newer by 39 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Caterham C21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Caterham C21 (250 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Caterham C21 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Consul weights approximately 399 kg more than 1997 Caterham C21.
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, 1997 Caterham C21 (252 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1997 Caterham C21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Caterham C21 | 1958 Ford Consul | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | C21 | Consul |
Year Released | 1997 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1702 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1089 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2660 mm |