1954 Ford Consul vs. 1977 ZIL 117
To start off, 1977 ZIL 117 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 6,959 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 ZIL 117 (296 HP) has 256 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1977 ZIL 117 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 ZIL 117 weights approximately 1905 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 ZIL 117 (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 470 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Consul | 1977 ZIL 117 | |
Make | Ford | ZIL |
Model | Consul | 117 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1507 cc | 6959 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 296 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 2950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3310 mm |