1953 Ford Consul vs. 1988 Ford Taurus

To start off, 1988 Ford Taurus is newer by 35 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 2,985 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Taurus (220 HP) has 180 more horse power than 1953 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Taurus weights approximately 450 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.

Because 1953 Ford Consul is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1953 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Ford Taurus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Ford Taurus (271 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Consul.

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