2005 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1957 Ford Consul
To start off, 2005 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 48 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 111 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, 2005 De Tomaso Guara (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2005 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
2005 De Tomaso Guara | 1957 Ford Consul | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
Model | Guara | Consul |
Year Released | 2005 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1702 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1089 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |