1999 Ford Econoline vs. 1957 Ford Consul
To start off, 1999 Ford Econoline 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 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford Econoline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Econoline (212 HP @ 4450 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Econoline should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Econoline weights approximately 1266 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, 1999 Ford Econoline (393 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Econoline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Econoline | 1957 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Econoline | Consul |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4450 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 1089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2660 mm |
