1955 Ford Consul vs. 1998 Volkswagen Microbus
To start off, 1998 Volkswagen Microbus is newer by 43 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 2,553 cc (5 cylinders), 1998 Volkswagen Microbus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Volkswagen Microbus (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1955 Ford Consul. (40 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Volkswagen Microbus should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volkswagen Microbus weights approximately 615 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, 1998 Volkswagen Microbus (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Volkswagen Microbus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ford Consul | 1998 Volkswagen Microbus | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Consul | Microbus |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2470 mm |
