1975 Ford Capri vs. 1953 Ford Consul
To start off, 1975 Ford Capri is newer by 22 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 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Capri (53 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1953 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ford Consul weights approximately 65 kg more than 1975 Ford Capri.
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, 1953 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Capri | 1953 Ford Consul | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Capri | Consul |
Year Released | 1975 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 85 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2550 mm |