1961 Austin A 55 vs. 1953 Ford Consul
To start off, 1961 Austin A 55 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Austin A 55 (51 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1953 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Austin A 55 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A 55 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1953 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, 1961 Austin A 55 (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1961 Austin A 55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin A 55 | 1953 Ford Consul | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | A 55 | Consul |
Year Released | 1961 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 111 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2550 mm |