1954 Ford Consul vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1977 Toyota Carina 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Carina (124 HP) has 84 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Carina weights approximately 15 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, 1977 Toyota Carina (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Consul | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Consul | Carina |
Year Released | 1954 | 1977 |
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 | 124 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |