1954 Ford Consul vs. 1975 Volvo 240
To start off, 1975 Volvo 240 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Volvo 240 (81 HP) has 41 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Volvo 240 weights approximately 295 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 Volvo 240 (158 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Consul | 1975 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Consul | 240 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 81 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2650 mm |
