1955 Ford Consul vs. 1987 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 1987 Venturi Cabriolet is newer by 32 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 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Venturi Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Venturi Cabriolet (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1955 Ford Consul. (40 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Venturi Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Venturi Cabriolet weights approximately 251 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, 1987 Venturi Cabriolet (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 Venturi Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ford Consul | 1987 Venturi Cabriolet | |
| Make | Ford | Venturi |
| Model | Consul | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
