1954 Ford Consul vs. 1975 Ford Torino
To start off, 1975 Ford Torino is newer by 21 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Torino (95 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Torino weights approximately 605 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, 1975 Ford Torino (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Consul | 1975 Ford Torino | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Consul | Torino |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 95 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2760 mm |
