1954 Ford Consul vs. 1982 Ford Limited
To start off, 1982 Ford Limited is newer by 28 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 4,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ford Limited is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Limited weights approximately 705 kg more than 1954 Ford Consul.
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. 1982 Ford Limited 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. 1982 Ford Limited will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Consul | 1982 Ford Limited | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Consul | Limited |
Year Released | 1954 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1507 cc | 4947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2910 mm |