1954 Ford Consul vs. 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 34 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 3,429 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser (97 HP) has 57 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul.
Because 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Ford Consul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Consul | 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Consul | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1954 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1507 cc | 3429 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 97 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |