1960 Chevrolet Corvair vs. 1954 Ford Consul
To start off, 1960 Chevrolet Corvair is newer by 6 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 2,368 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Chevrolet Corvair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Chevrolet Corvair (81 HP) has 41 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Chevrolet Corvair should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Chevrolet Corvair weights approximately 125 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.
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.
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1960 Chevrolet Corvair | 1954 Ford Consul | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvair | Consul |
Year Released | 1960 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2368 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 40 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2550 mm |