1954 Ford Consul vs. 2007 Ford F-250
To start off, 2007 Ford F-250 is newer by 53 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 4,200 cc, 2007 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-250 (177 HP) has 137 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1619 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, 2007 Ford F-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Consul | 2007 Ford F-250 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Consul | F-250 |
Year Released | 1954 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1507 cc | 4200 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 177 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 2664 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3490 mm |