1955 Ford Consul vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corona is newer by 25 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Corona (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1955 Ford Consul. (40 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Consul weights approximately 60 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corona.
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, 1980 Toyota Corona (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 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 | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Consul | Corona |
Year Released | 1955 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 985 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 |