1951 Ford Consul vs. 1961 Triumph TR4
To start off, 1961 Triumph TR4 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 2,136 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Triumph TR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Triumph TR4 (100 HP) has 60 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Triumph TR4 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Consul weights approximately 79 kg more than 1961 Triumph TR4.
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, 1961 Triumph TR4 (172 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1961 Triumph TR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Consul | 1961 Triumph TR4 | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Consul | TR4 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 2136 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 101 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3350 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2240 mm |