1953 Ford Consul vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 31 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (89 HP) has 49 more horse power than 1953 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ford Consul weights approximately 40 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra.
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, 1984 Ford Sierra (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ford Consul | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Consul | Sierra |
Year Released | 1953 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2620 mm |