1954 Ford Consul vs. 1967 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1967 Ford Corsair 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 Corsair (59 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Consul weights approximately 160 kg more than 1967 Ford Corsair.
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 Corsair (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Ford Corsair 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 Corsair | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Consul | Corsair |
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 |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2570 mm |