1983 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1954 Ford Consul
To start off, 1983 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 29 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 2,473 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Chevrolet Camaro (89 HP) has 49 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul.
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, 1983 Chevrolet Camaro (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Chevrolet Camaro | 1954 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Camaro | Consul |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2473 cc | 1507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2550 mm |
