1953 Ford Consul vs. 2005 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 52 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 5,733 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP) has 564 more horse power than 1953 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche Carrera GT 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, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 490 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ford Consul | 2005 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Consul | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 604 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2860 mm |
