1954 Ford Consul vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 1974 Ford Capri is newer by 20 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Capri (71 HP) has 31 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 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 35 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Ford Capri (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Consul | 1974 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Consul | Capri |
Year Released | 1954 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1507 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 71 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2570 mm |