1951 Ford Consul vs. 1974 Ford Granada
To start off, 1974 Ford Granada is newer by 23 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Granada (127 HP) has 87 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 533 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, 1974 Ford Granada (298 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Consul | 1974 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Consul | Granada |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 127 HP |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2800 mm |
