1955 Ford Consul vs. 1995 Nissan Almera
To start off, 1995 Nissan Almera is newer by 40 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Almera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan Almera (141 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1955 Ford Consul. (40 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Almera should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Almera weights approximately 107 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.
Because 1955 Ford Consul is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1955 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Almera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Nissan Almera (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan Almera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ford Consul | 1995 Nissan Almera | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Consul | Almera |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2540 mm |
