1953 Ford Consul vs. 1988 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1988 Holden Commodore 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 5,044 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Holden Commodore (164 HP) has 124 more horse power than 1953 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Holden Commodore weights approximately 330 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, 1988 Holden Commodore (324 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ford Consul | 1988 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Consul | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 5044 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 164 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2740 mm |
