1971 Chrysler Charger vs. 1954 Ford Consul
To start off, 1971 Chrysler Charger is newer by 17 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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chrysler Charger (163 HP) has 123 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 315 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, 1971 Chrysler Charger (318 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chrysler Charger | 1954 Ford Consul | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | Charger | Consul |
Year Released | 1971 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 318 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2550 mm |