2001 Chevrolet Express vs. 1957 Ford Consul
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Express is newer by 44 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 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Express (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1320 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, 2001 Chevrolet Express (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul. 2001 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1957 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1957 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Chevrolet Express | 1957 Ford Consul | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Express | Consul |
Year Released | 2001 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 1701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 15 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 47 L |