1954 Ford Consul vs. 1972 ZIL 114

To start off, 1972 ZIL 114 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 6,959 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 ZIL 114 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 ZIL 114 (296 HP) has 256 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 ZIL 114 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 ZIL 114 weights approximately 2130 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, 1972 ZIL 114 (580 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 ZIL 114 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.

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