1954 Ford Consul vs. 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 35 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 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari (139 HP) has 99 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 840 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, 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul. 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1954 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1954 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Consul | 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Consul | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1954 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1507 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 139 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2950 mm |