1969 Dodge Dart vs. 1954 Ford Consul
To start off, 1969 Dodge Dart is newer by 15 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 3,248 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Dart (105 HP) has 65 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Dart weights approximately 310 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. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Dodge Dart (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Dodge Dart | 1954 Ford Consul | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Dart | Consul |
Year Released | 1969 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3248 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 217 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2550 mm |