1951 Ford Consul vs. 1961 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1961 Ford Prefect is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ford Consul (40 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Consul weights approximately 267 kg more than 1961 Ford Prefect. 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, 1951 Ford Consul (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1951 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Consul | 1961 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Consul | Prefect |
Year Released | 1951 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 35 HP |
Torque | 101 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 778 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2220 mm |