1955 Ford Consul vs. 1968 Nissan Gloria
To start off, 1968 Nissan Gloria is newer by 13 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 1,988 cc, 1968 Nissan Gloria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Nissan Gloria (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1955 Ford Consul. (40 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Nissan Gloria should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan Gloria weights approximately 251 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, 1968 Nissan Gloria (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Nissan Gloria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ford Consul | 1968 Nissan Gloria | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Consul | Gloria |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1988 cc |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2700 mm |
