1954 Ford Consul vs. 1972 Ford Capri
To start off, 1972 Ford Capri is newer by 18 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, 1972 Ford Capri (53 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Consul weights approximately 70 kg more than 1972 Ford Capri.
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, 1954 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Capri. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Consul | 1972 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Consul | Capri |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 1305 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2570 mm |
