1953 Ford Consul vs. 1967 Porsche 904
To start off, 1967 Porsche 904 is newer by 14 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 1,965 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Porsche 904 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Porsche 904 (177 HP) has 137 more horse power than 1953 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ford Consul weights approximately 351 kg more than 1967 Porsche 904.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ford Consul | 1967 Porsche 904 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Consul | 904 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 177 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 699 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2310 mm |
