1954 Ford Consul vs. 1958 Porsche 356
To start off, 1958 Porsche 356 is newer by 4 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 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Porsche 356 (74 HP) has 34 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Consul weights approximately 250 kg more than 1958 Porsche 356.
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, 1958 Porsche 356 (119 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1958 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 | 1958 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Consul | 356 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1507 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2110 mm |