2006 Chevrolet Spark vs. 1953 Ford Consul
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Spark is newer by 53 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 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Spark (65 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1953 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Spark should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Spark weights approximately 28 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, 1953 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Spark. (87 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1953 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Spark.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Spark | 1953 Ford Consul | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Spark | Consul |
Year Released | 2006 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 995 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 65 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2550 mm |