1954 Ford Consul vs. 1980 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 26 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 4,142 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Commodore (134 HP) has 94 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Commodore weights approximately 311 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, 1980 Holden Commodore (269 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul. 1980 Holden Commodore 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. 1980 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Consul | 1980 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Consul | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 4142 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 134 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 269 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |
