1953 Ford Consul vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1971 Toyota Corolla is newer by 18 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 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Corolla (51 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1953 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ford Consul weights approximately 340 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1953 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1953 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ford Consul | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Consul | Corolla |
Year Released | 1953 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1070 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 51 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2290 mm |