2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1958 Ford Consul
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Consul would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (431 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 380 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 502 kg more than 1958 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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (586 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 1958 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Consul |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 1702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 431 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 586 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1582 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 47 L |
