2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1955 Ford Consul
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 53 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 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 725 kg more than 1955 Ford Consul.
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 Lumina (531 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 1955 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Lumina | Consul |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 531 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2550 mm |
