1955 Ford Consul vs. 1979 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1979 Ford Mustang is newer by 24 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 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Mustang (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1955 Ford Consul. (40 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Mustang weights approximately 143 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, 1979 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Consul | 1979 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Consul | Mustang |
Year Released | 1955 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1188 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2560 mm |