1970 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1954 Ford Consul
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 16 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 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chevrolet Camaro (130 HP) has 90 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 473 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, 1970 Chevrolet Camaro (318 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Camaro | 1954 Ford Consul | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | Consul |
Year Released | 1970 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5025 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 318 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2550 mm |