1954 Ford Consul vs. 1970 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1970 Nissan Skyline is newer by 16 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, 1970 Nissan Skyline (75 HP) has 35 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Consul weights approximately 65 kg more than 1970 Nissan Skyline.
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, 1970 Nissan Skyline (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Consul | 1970 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Consul | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 1483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 75 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2500 mm |
