1951 Ford Consul vs. 1964 Willys-Overland Interlagos
To start off, 1964 Willys-Overland Interlagos is newer by 13 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, 1964 Willys-Overland Interlagos (52 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Willys-Overland Interlagos should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Consul weights approximately 505 kg more than 1964 Willys-Overland Interlagos.
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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Willys-Overland Interlagos. (76 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Willys-Overland Interlagos.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Consul | 1964 Willys-Overland Interlagos | |
Make | Ford | Willys-Overland |
Model | Consul | Interlagos |
Year Released | 1951 | 1964 |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 52 HP |
Torque | 101 Nm | 76 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2110 mm |