1984 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1954 Ford Consul
To start off, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 30 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 2,111 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 (321 HP) has 281 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Consul weights approximately 85 kg more than 1984 Abarth Lancia 037.
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, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 (320 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1954 Ford Consul | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | Lancia 037 | Consul |
Year Released | 1984 | 1954 |
Engine Size | 2111 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2550 mm |