1953 Ford Consul vs. 2004 Toyota Will
To start off, 2004 Toyota Will is newer by 51 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Will is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Will (127 HP) has 87 more horse power than 1953 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Will should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Will weights approximately 410 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 2004 Toyota Will is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Ford Consul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Will will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Toyota Will (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Will will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Consul. 2004 Toyota Will 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. 2004 Toyota Will will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ford Consul | 2004 Toyota Will | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Consul | Will |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 127 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2810 mm |
