1954 Ford Consul vs. 1971 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1971 Nissan Laurel is newer by 17 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 1,815 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Nissan Laurel (85 HP) has 45 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Consul weights approximately 35 kg more than 1971 Nissan Laurel.
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, 1971 Nissan Laurel (155 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Consul | 1971 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Consul | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 1815 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 85 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2630 mm |
