1978 Ford Falcon vs. 1955 Ford Consul
To start off, 1978 Ford Falcon is newer by 23 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 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1955 Ford Consul. (40 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Falcon weights approximately 335 kg more than 1955 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, 1978 Ford Falcon (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Falcon | 1955 Ford Consul | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Falcon | Consul |
Year Released | 1978 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 263 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 | 1380 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2550 mm |