1955 Ford Consul vs. 2002 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2002 Skoda Octavia is newer by 47 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Skoda Octavia (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1955 Ford Consul. (40 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 340 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, 2002 Skoda Octavia, 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, 2002 Skoda Octavia (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ford Consul | 2002 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Consul | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2580 mm |
