2005 Buick Rainier vs. 1955 Ford Consul
To start off, 2005 Buick Rainier is newer by 50 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 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rainier (276 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1955 Ford Consul. (40 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rainier weights approximately 959 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.
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, 2005 Buick Rainier (387 Nm) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Consul. (100 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rainier | 1955 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Rainier | Consul |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2550 mm |
