1955 Ford Consul vs. 1976 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1976 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 21 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Nissan Bluebird (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1955 Ford Consul. (40 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 130 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, 1976 Nissan Bluebird (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Consul | 1976 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Consul | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1955 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2660 mm |