1954 Ford Consul vs. 1998 Lotus Emme
To start off, 1998 Lotus Emme is newer by 44 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Lotus Emme is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus Emme (260 HP) has 220 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Emme should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Consul weights approximately 367 kg more than 1998 Lotus Emme.
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, 1998 Lotus Emme (354 Nm) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm). This means 1998 Lotus Emme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Consul | 1998 Lotus Emme | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Consul | Emme |
Year Released | 1954 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1507 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 260 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 354 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 678 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2770 mm |