1954 Ford Consul vs. 1994 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1994 Ford Falcon is newer by 40 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Falcon (205 HP) has 165 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Falcon weights approximately 490 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, 1994 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Consul | 1994 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Consul | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 205 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2800 mm |
