1954 Ford Consul vs. 1977 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1977 Nissan Violet is newer by 23 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 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Nissan Violet (64 HP) has 24 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Consul weights approximately 105 kg more than 1977 Nissan Violet.
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, 1977 Nissan Violet (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Consul | 1977 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Consul | Violet |
Year Released | 1954 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1507 cc | 1428 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 64 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2460 mm |