1954 Ford Consul vs. 1962 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1962 Lancia Flavia is newer by 8 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, 1962 Lancia Flavia (76 HP) has 36 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 145 kg more than 1954 Ford Consul. 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, 1962 Lancia Flavia (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1962 Lancia Flavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Consul | 1962 Lancia Flavia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Consul | Flavia |
Year Released | 1954 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1507 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 76 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2660 mm |