1968 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1953 Ford Consul
To start off, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 15 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro (155 HP) has 115 more horse power than 1953 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 352 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, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro (320 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Camaro | 1953 Ford Consul | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | Consul |
Year Released | 1968 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2550 mm |