1954 Ford Consul vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2006 Smart ForTwo is newer by 52 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 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Smart ForTwo (60 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Consul weights approximately 240 kg more than 2006 Smart ForTwo.
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, 1954 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1954 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForTwo. 2006 Smart ForTwo 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. 2006 Smart ForTwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Consul | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Consul | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1954 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1507 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 1820 mm |