1978 Ford Mustang vs. 1954 Ford Consul
To start off, 1978 Ford Mustang is newer by 24 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 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Mustang (138 HP) has 98 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Mustang weights approximately 170 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, 1978 Ford Mustang (197 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Mustang | 1954 Ford Consul | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Consul |
Year Released | 1978 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2300 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 197 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2550 mm |