1954 Ford Consul vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, both 1954 Ford Consul and 1954 Rover P4 were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Rover P4 (70 HP) has 30 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1954 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, 1954 Rover P4 (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1954 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Consul | 1954 Rover P4 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Consul | P4 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1507 cc | 2228 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 70 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2830 mm |