1954 Ford Consul vs. 1966 Rover P5
To start off, 1966 Rover P5 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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Rover P5 (122 HP) has 82 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Rover P5 weights approximately 685 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 Rover P5 (217 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul. 1966 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 1954 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1954 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Consul | 1966 Rover P5 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Consul | P5 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1507 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 122 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2820 mm |