1955 Ford Consul vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 23 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corona (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1955 Ford Consul. (40 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 5 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, 1978 Toyota Corona (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Consul | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Consul | Corona |
Year Released | 1955 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2530 mm |