1990 Ford Aerostar vs. 1954 Ford Consul

To start off, 1990 Ford Aerostar is newer by 36 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 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Aerostar (143 HP) has 103 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 365 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, 1990 Ford Aerostar (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.

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