2009 Ford F-350 vs. 1957 Ford Consul
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 52 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 5,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Consul weights approximately 123 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350.
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 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-350 | 1957 Ford Consul | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | F-350 | Consul |
Year Released | 2009 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5398 cc | 1702 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1089 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 47 L |