1954 Ford Consul vs. 1959 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1959 Skoda Octavia is newer by 5 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 2 more horse power than 1959 Skoda Octavia. (38 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1959 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Consul weights approximately 125 kg more than 1959 Skoda Octavia. 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 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Skoda Octavia. (69 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1954 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Consul | 1959 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Ford | Skoda |
Model | Consul | Octavia |
Year Released | 1954 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1507 cc | 1089 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 | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |