1980 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 1954 Ford Consul
To start off, 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp is newer by 26 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 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp (300 HP) has 260 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp weights approximately 770 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, 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp (481 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1980 De Tomaso Longchamp | 1954 Ford Consul | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
Model | Longchamp | Consul |
Year Released | 1980 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 481 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2550 mm |