1990 Cadillac Seville vs. 1955 Ford Consul
To start off, 1990 Cadillac Seville is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Consul would be higher. At 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Cadillac Seville (180 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1955 Ford Consul. (40 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 525 kg more than 1955 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1955 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 1955 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Cadillac Seville, 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, 1990 Cadillac Seville (324 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Consul. 1990 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1955 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1955 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Cadillac Seville | 1955 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Seville | Consul |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4472 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2550 mm |
