1954 Ford Consul vs. 1956 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1956 Trabant P 70 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Consul 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 18 more horse power than 1956 Trabant P 70. (22 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1956 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Consul weights approximately 195 kg more than 1956 Trabant P 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1954 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Consul | 1956 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Ford | Trabant |
| Model | Consul | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 22 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2390 mm |
