1954 Ford Consul vs. 1976 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1976 Toyota Celica is newer by 22 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Toyota Celica (118 HP) has 78 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Celica weights approximately 71 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, 1976 Toyota Celica (152 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Consul | 1976 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Consul | Celica |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 118 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
