1953 Ford Consul vs. 1978 Porsche 924
To start off, 1978 Porsche 924 is newer by 25 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 924 (124 HP) has 84 more horse power than 1953 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Porsche 924 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1953 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, 1978 Porsche 924 (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ford Consul | 1978 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Consul | 924 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 124 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |