1951 Ford Consul vs. 1966 Jaguar 420G
To start off, 1966 Jaguar 420G is newer by 15 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 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Jaguar 420G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Jaguar 420G (255 HP) has 215 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar 420G should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar 420G weights approximately 733 kg more than 1951 Ford Consul. 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, 1966 Jaguar 420G (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Jaguar 420G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Consul | 1966 Jaguar 420G | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Consul | 420G |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 4235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 255 HP |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3050 mm |
