1960 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1955 Ford Consul
To start off, 1960 Cadillac Brougham is newer by 5 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 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Cadillac Brougham (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1955 Ford Consul. (40 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Brougham should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 1250 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, 1960 Cadillac Brougham (591 Nm) has 491 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Consul. (100 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Cadillac Brougham | 1955 Ford Consul | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Brougham | Consul |
Year Released | 1960 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 591 Nm | 100 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2550 mm |