1953 Ford Consul vs. 1990 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 37 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 3,239 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJ6 (200 HP) has 160 more horse power than 1953 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJ6 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, 1990 Jaguar XJ6 (299 Nm) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Consul. (100 Nm). This means 1990 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ford Consul | 1990 Jaguar XJ6 | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Consul | XJ6 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 3239 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2880 mm |
