1954 Ford Consul vs. 1982 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1982 Pontiac Firebird 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 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Pontiac Firebird (168 HP) has 128 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster 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. Let's talk about torque, 1982 Pontiac Firebird (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Consul | 1982 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Consul | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 4997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 168 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2580 mm |
