2007 Ford F-250 vs. 1957 Ford Consul
To start off, 2007 Ford F-250 is newer by 50 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 4,200 cc, 2007 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-250 (177 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1575 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, 2007 Ford F-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford F-250 | 1957 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | F-250 | Consul |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 1702 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2664 kg | 1089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 47 L |
