1989 Citroen XM vs. 1954 Ford Consul
To start off, 1989 Citroen XM is newer by 35 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 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Citroen XM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Citroen XM (141 HP) has 101 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Citroen XM should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Citroen XM weights approximately 455 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.
Because 1954 Ford Consul is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1954 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Citroen XM, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1989 Citroen XM (225 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Citroen XM | 1954 Ford Consul | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | XM | Consul |
Year Released | 1989 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1905 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 225 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2550 mm |