1954 Ford Consul vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1994 Toyota Carina 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Carina (113 HP) has 73 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Carina weights approximately 90 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Toyota Carina (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Consul | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Consul | Carina |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 113 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2590 mm |
