1955 Ford Consul vs. 1964 Jensen CV-8
To start off, 1964 Jensen CV-8 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 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Jensen CV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jensen CV-8 (330 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 1955 Ford Consul. (40 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jensen CV-8 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jensen CV-8 weights approximately 549 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 Jensen CV-8 (576 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 476 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1964 Jensen CV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Consul. 1964 Jensen CV-8 has automatic transmission and 1955 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1955 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Jensen CV-8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Consul | 1964 Jensen CV-8 | |
Make | Ford | Jensen |
Model | Consul | CV-8 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 6286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 576 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1594 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |