1970 Ford Corsair vs. 1955 Ford Consul
To start off, 1970 Ford Corsair is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Corsair (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1955 Ford Consul. (40 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Consul weights approximately 160 kg more than 1970 Ford Corsair.
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 Ford Corsair (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Corsair | 1955 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Corsair | Consul |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2550 mm |
