1953 Ford Consul vs. 1964 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1964 Marcos 1800 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,783 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Marcos 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Marcos 1800 (114 HP) has 74 more horse power than 1953 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ford Consul weights approximately 276 kg more than 1964 Marcos 1800.
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, 1964 Marcos 1800 (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1964 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ford Consul | 1964 Marcos 1800 | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Consul | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 114 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 774 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2280 mm |
