1955 Ford Consul vs. 1961 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1961 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ford Consul (40 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1961 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (34 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1961 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Consul weights approximately 225 kg more than 1961 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. 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, 1955 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (84 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1955 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Consul | 1961 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Consul | Karmann-Ghia |
Year Released | 1955 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2430 mm |