1953 Ford Consul vs. 1981 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1981 ZIL 4104 is newer by 28 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 7,691 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 ZIL 4104 (310 HP) has 270 more horse power than 1953 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2285 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, 1981 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 508 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Consul. 1981 ZIL 4104 has automatic transmission and 1953 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1953 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 ZIL 4104 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ford Consul | 1981 ZIL 4104 | |
Make | Ford | ZIL |
Model | Consul | 4104 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 7691 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 310 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 608 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 3335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3340 mm |