1954 Ford Consul vs. 1973 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1973 Nissan Laurel is newer by 19 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 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Laurel (118 HP) has 78 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 150 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, 1973 Nissan Laurel (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 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 | 1973 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Consul | Laurel |
Year Released | 1954 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1507 cc | 2565 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 118 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2680 mm |