2008 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1954 Ford Consul
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 54 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 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP) has 465 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 221 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, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 537 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Corvette | 1954 Ford Consul | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Consul |
Year Released | 2008 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6997 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 505 HP | 40 HP |
Torque | 637 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2550 mm |