1954 Ford Consul vs. 1999 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 45 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Range Rover (187 HP) has 147 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1045 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.
Because 1999 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 1999 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 1999 Land Rover Range Rover (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Consul | 1999 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Consul | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 187 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2750 mm |
