1955 Ford Consul vs. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 4,477 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1955 Ford Consul. (40 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1355 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ford Consul | 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Consul | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 4477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2860 mm |
