1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1955 Ford Consul
To start off, 1960 Ford Taunus 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 1,758 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ford Taunus (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1955 Ford Consul. (40 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Consul weights approximately 49 kg more than 1960 Ford Taunus.
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 Ford Taunus (140 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1960 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Taunus | 1955 Ford Consul | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Taunus | Consul |
Year Released | 1960 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1758 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2550 mm |