1955 Ford Consul vs. 1964 Jaguar Type S
To start off, 1964 Jaguar Type S is newer by 9 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 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Jaguar Type S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jaguar Type S (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1955 Ford Consul. (40 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 581 kg more than 1955 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, 1964 Jaguar Type S (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1964 Jaguar Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Consul | 1964 Jaguar Type S | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Consul | Type S |
Year Released | 1955 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1626 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2740 mm |