1955 Ford Consul vs. 1985 Skoda L
To start off, 1985 Skoda L is newer by 30 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 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Skoda L (57 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1955 Ford Consul. (40 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Skoda L should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Consul weights approximately 160 kg more than 1985 Skoda L.
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, 1955 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1955 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ford Consul | 1985 Skoda L | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Consul | L |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1219 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
