1997 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1958 Ford Consul
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (190 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 510 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, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Camaro | 1958 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Camaro | Consul |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |
