1955 Ford Consul vs. 1972 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1972 Plymouth Valiant is newer by 17 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 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1955 Ford Consul. (40 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Valiant weights approximately 329 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, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Consul | 1972 Plymouth Valiant | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Consul | Valiant |
Year Released | 1955 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 5562 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2750 mm |