1954 Ford Consul vs. 1965 Volvo 122
To start off, 1965 Volvo 122 is newer by 11 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 1,782 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Volvo 122 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Volvo 122 (86 HP) has 46 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Volvo 122 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Volvo 122 weights approximately 47 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, 1965 Volvo 122 (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 Volvo 122 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Consul | 1965 Volvo 122 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Consul | 122 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1507 cc | 1782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 86 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |