1955 Ford Consul vs. 1976 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 1976 Toyota Mark II 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Toyota Mark II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Toyota Mark II (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1955 Ford Consul. (40 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 150 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Toyota Mark II (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Toyota Mark II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ford Consul | 1976 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Consul | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2590 mm |
