1954 Ford Consul vs. 1978 Volvo 260
To start off, 1978 Volvo 260 is newer by 24 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 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Volvo 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Volvo 260 (146 HP) has 106 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volvo 260 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Volvo 260 weights approximately 305 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, 1978 Volvo 260 (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Volvo 260 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul. 1978 Volvo 260 has automatic transmission and 1954 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1954 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Volvo 260 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Consul | 1978 Volvo 260 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Consul | 260 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1507 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 146 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2660 mm |