1999 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1957 Ford Consul
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 42 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 376 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, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (671 Nm) has 547 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (124 Nm). This means 1999 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Chevrolet Corvette | 1957 Ford Consul | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Consul |
Year Released | 1999 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 1702 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 671 Nm | 124 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1089 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |