1959 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1954 Ford Consul
To start off, 1959 Chrysler Imperial is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Consul would be higher. At 5,802 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Chrysler Imperial (276 HP) has 236 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1315 kg more than 1954 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, 1959 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chrysler Imperial | 1954 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Imperial | Consul |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 1507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2550 mm |
