1953 Ford Consul vs. 1985 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1985 Nissan Skyline is newer by 32 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 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Nissan Skyline (93 HP) has 53 more horse power than 1953 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Consul.
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, 1985 Nissan Skyline (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Consul. 1985 Nissan Skyline 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. 1985 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ford Consul | 1985 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Consul | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 93 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2620 mm |
