1954 Ford Consul vs. 1961 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1961 Lotus Seven is newer by 7 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, 1961 Lotus Seven (85 HP) has 45 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Consul weights approximately 601 kg more than 1961 Lotus Seven.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Consul | 1961 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Consul | Seven |
Year Released | 1954 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1507 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 85 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 444 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2240 mm |