1954 Ford Consul vs. 1959 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1959 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia 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, 1959 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia (52 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Consul weights approximately 185 kg more than 1959 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
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.
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1954 Ford Consul | 1959 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Consul | Karmann-Ghia |
Year Released | 1954 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1507 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 52 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2430 mm |