1954 Ford Consul vs. 1982 Mitsubishi Starion
To start off, 1982 Mitsubishi Starion 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Mitsubishi Starion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mitsubishi Starion (134 HP) has 94 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mitsubishi Starion should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mitsubishi Starion weights approximately 140 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, 1982 Mitsubishi Starion (215 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 Mitsubishi Starion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Consul | 1982 Mitsubishi Starion | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Consul | Starion |
Year Released | 1954 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1507 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 134 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1185 kg |