1954 Ford Consul vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, 1986 Porsche 928 is newer by 32 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 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 928 (317 HP) has 277 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 928 weights approximately 545 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, 1986 Porsche 928 (439 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Consul | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Consul | 928 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1507 cc | 4957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 317 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 439 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |