1979 Buick Regal vs. 1954 Ford Consul
To start off, 1979 Buick Regal is newer by 25 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 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Regal (104 HP) has 64 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Regal weights approximately 385 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, 1979 Buick Regal (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Regal | 1954 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Regal | Consul |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 217 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 | 1430 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2550 mm |
