1953 Ford Consul vs. 1984 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1984 Nissan Laurel 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 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Laurel (102 HP) has 62 more horse power than 1953 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 20 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, 1984 Nissan Laurel (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ford Consul | 1984 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Consul | Laurel |
Year Released | 1953 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 102 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |