1954 Ford Consul vs. 1967 Ford 17
To start off, 1967 Ford 17 is newer by 13 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, 1967 Ford 17 (59 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford 17 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford 17 weights approximately 5 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, 1967 Ford 17 (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Consul | 1967 Ford 17 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Consul | 17 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1507 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |