1954 Ford Consul vs. 1966 Ginetta G12
To start off, 1966 Ginetta G12 is newer by 12 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ginetta G12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ginetta G12 (158 HP) has 118 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ginetta G12 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Consul weights approximately 258 kg more than 1966 Ginetta G12.
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, 1966 Ginetta G12 (170 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Ginetta G12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Consul | 1966 Ginetta G12 | |
| Make | Ford | Ginetta |
| Model | Consul | G12 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 158 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 787 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2290 mm |
