2005 Ford Falcon vs. 1957 Ford Consul
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Falcon (210 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 396 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 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul. 2005 Ford Falcon 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. 2005 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Falcon | 1957 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Falcon | Consul |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1089 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 47 L |
