1954 Ford Consul vs. 1984 Hyundai Stellar
To start off, 1984 Hyundai Stellar is newer by 30 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Hyundai Stellar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Hyundai Stellar (73 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Hyundai Stellar should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Consul weights approximately 11 kg more than 1984 Hyundai Stellar.
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, 1984 Hyundai Stellar (141 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Hyundai Stellar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Consul | 1984 Hyundai Stellar | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Consul | Stellar |
Year Released | 1954 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1507 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 73 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1034 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2580 mm |