2002 Daewoo Evanda vs. 1955 Ford Consul
To start off, 2002 Daewoo Evanda is newer by 47 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Daewoo Evanda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Daewoo Evanda (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1955 Ford Consul. (40 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Daewoo Evanda should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Daewoo Evanda weights approximately 390 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, 2002 Daewoo Evanda, 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, 2002 Daewoo Evanda (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Daewoo Evanda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Consul. 2002 Daewoo Evanda 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. 2002 Daewoo Evanda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Daewoo Evanda | 1955 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Daewoo | Ford |
| Model | Evanda | Consul |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2550 mm |
