1954 Ford Consul vs. 2010 Bentley Brooklands
To start off, 2010 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 56 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 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Brooklands (530 HP) has 490 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1610 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, 2010 Bentley Brooklands (1,048 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 948 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul. 2010 Bentley Brooklands 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. 2010 Bentley Brooklands will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Consul | 2010 Bentley Brooklands | |
Make | Ford | Bentley |
Model | Consul | Brooklands |
Year Released | 1954 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1507 cc | 6800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 530 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 1048 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 2655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3117 mm |