1968 Chevrolet Corvair vs. 1953 Ford Consul
To start off, 1968 Chevrolet Corvair 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 2,375 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvair (102 HP) has 62 more horse power than 1953 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvair should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvair weights approximately 84 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 Corvair (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvair | 1953 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvair | Consul |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2375 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2550 mm |
