1955 Ford Consul vs. 1986 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1986 Holden Commodore is newer by 31 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 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Holden Commodore (153 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1955 Ford Consul. (40 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Holden Commodore weights approximately 170 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, 1986 Holden Commodore (247 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1986 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ford Consul | 1986 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Consul | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |
