1955 Ford Consul vs. 2005 Toyota Tazz

To start off, 2005 Toyota Tazz is newer by 50 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 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tazz (180 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1955 Ford Consul. (40 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tazz should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Consul weights approximately 101 kg more than 2005 Toyota Tazz.

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, 2005 Toyota Tazz, 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, 2005 Toyota Tazz (103 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Tazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Consul.

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