2008 Audi A6 vs. 1957 Ford Consul
To start off, 2008 Audi A6 is newer by 51 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 2,976 cc, 2008 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A6 weights approximately 446 kg more than 1957 Ford Consul.
Because 1957 Ford Consul is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi A6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Audi A6 (301 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul. 2008 Audi A6 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. 2008 Audi A6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Audi A6 | 1957 Ford Consul | |
Make | Audi | Ford |
Model | A6 | Consul |
Year Released | 2008 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2976 cc | 1702 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1089 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 47 L |