1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1953 Ford Consul
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Consul would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (325 HP) has 285 more horse power than 1953 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 473 kg more than 1953 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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Consul. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1953 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1953 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 1953 Ford Consul | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Consul |
Year Released | 1996 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 461 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2550 mm |