1955 Ford Consul vs. 2007 Mahindra Scorpio
To start off, 2007 Mahindra Scorpio is newer by 52 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 2,609 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mahindra Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mahindra Scorpio (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1955 Ford Consul. (40 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mahindra Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mahindra Scorpio weights approximately 1465 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, 2007 Mahindra Scorpio (255 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Mahindra Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Consul | 2007 Mahindra Scorpio | |
Make | Ford | Mahindra |
Model | Consul | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1955 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 2609 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 2510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2690 mm |