1954 Ford Consul vs. 1966 Moretti 2500
To start off, 1966 Moretti 2500 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 2,454 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Moretti 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Moretti 2500 (143 HP) has 103 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Moretti 2500 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Moretti 2500 weights approximately 281 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, 1966 Moretti 2500 (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Moretti 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Consul | 1966 Moretti 2500 | |
| Make | Ford | Moretti |
| Model | Consul | 2500 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 2454 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 143 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2660 mm |
