2008 Ford F-450 vs. 1955 Ford Consul
To start off, 2008 Ford F-450 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-450 (350 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 1955 Ford Consul. (40 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster 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 Ford F-450 (881 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 781 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford F-450 | 1955 Ford Consul | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | F-450 | Consul |
Year Released | 2008 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6400 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 881 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 2550 mm |