1954 Ford Consul vs. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 33 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton (89 HP) has 49 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 105 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, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton (151 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Consul | 1987 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Consul | Carlton |
Year Released | 1954 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1507 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2740 mm |