1954 Ford Consul vs. 1952 Porsche 356
To start off, 1954 Ford Consul is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ford Consul (40 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1952 Porsche 356. (38 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1952 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Consul weights approximately 265 kg more than 1952 Porsche 356. 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, 1952 Porsche 356 (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1952 Porsche 356 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Consul | 1952 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Consul | 356 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1507 cc | 1131 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 38 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2110 mm |