1953 Ford Consul vs. 1980 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1980 Lotus Eclat is newer by 27 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Eclat (160 HP) has 120 more horse power than 1953 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 54 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, 1980 Lotus Eclat (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ford Consul | 1980 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Consul | Eclat |
Year Released | 1953 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 160 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2490 mm |